Lagos street sweepers await increase beyond N30,000 minimum wage

“These cleaners, who keep our streets and offices spotless, deserve far more than what they are being given,” one human rights activist said.

Despite the recent hike in Lagos State's minimum wage to N85,000, street sweepers employed by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) reportedly still earn N30,000 monthly.

According to the Punch, LAWMA employs over 16,489 street sweepers and supervisors, who work daily to manage the city’s waste through a comprehensive collection, transportation, and disposal system, the Punch newspaper reported.

“These cleaners, who keep our streets and offices spotless, deserve far more than what they are being given,” one human rights activist said.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has responded to concerns about the health and welfare of street sweepers, explaining steps taken to support them.

LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Sade Kadiri, explained that the agency provides quarterly medical check-ups across the state’s eight regions, with a focus on preventive and diagnostic care to detect health issues early and care for the workers.

“By conducting this chec…