The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has said that it is displeased with some of it contractors who have delayed their workers’ wages and depriving them of their rights.
This is coming as a result of a protest held by a section of workers outsourced by their contractors over non-payment of salary arrears; a development that the agency termed as an act aimed at discrediting its activities.
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According to reports, the ‘sweeper contractors’ protested over the nonpayment of their salary arrears for three months and claimed that the acting Managing Director of LAWMA, Ibrahim Odunbomi, was responsible.
A man identified as Olamide Sulaimon, in one of the videos in circulation on social media, called out Ibrahim, over non-payment of their money.
It was gathered that the video is a sharp contrast to a previously made clip which showed the same man hailing Governor Babajide Sanwoolu for making their time at LAWMA worthwhile.
Reacting to the development, however, LAWMA said the accusations were false and unfounded.
According to the Agency, the sweepers are directly engaged by the contractors and not LAWMA, and they (contractors) are responsible for their monthly payments and upkeep.
LAWMA maintained that the state government prioritises the welfare and wellbeing of its personnel and affiliate companies while noting that the contractual agreement only exists between the Authority and the Contractors.
The Agency also revealed that LAWMA ensures the prompt release of payments for its staff and emphasised the Authority appreciates the great work the sweepers are rendering, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic, and gave an assurance that LAWMA will continue to ensure prompt payment to its various contractors.
The Acting Managing Director, therefore, solicited for continued support and understanding, stressing that the issue of delayed payments will be frowned at and subsequently resolved to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
