Abstract:
The generation and disposal of waste is an intrinsic part of any developing or industrial society. Studies have shown that the volume of waste does not actually constitute the problem but the ability or inability of governments, individuals and waste disposal firms to keep up with the task of managing waste and the environment. Past and present administrations in Lagos State have made several attempts to address the challenges of waste management in the state. The establishment of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has not significantly addressed the menace of waste disposal as heaps of refuses are still seen all over the state on daily basis. Inadequate funding, people’s attitudes and so on are variables posing challenges to LAWMA and as such, prompted this research. The study investigated the extent to which fund affects the efficiency of LAWMA and the professional training status of staff of LAWMA. We also verified the impact of people’s attitudes towards LAWMA’s mandate as well as the impact of monitoring and control on the management of waste in Lagos State. Primary and Secondary sources of data collection were employed using the simple percentage and chi square analytical tools. The study hinged its theoretical framework on the Functional Structural theory. Increment of the supplementary funds allocated to LAWMA, regularization and staff wider participation in the training packages, merit and transparency in the recruitment exercises, among others, were recommended.
