Sequel to the two sanitation workers (sweepers ) incident that occurred by reckless motorist in Lagos state recently, a solemn Christian wake ceremony was Organized by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), to bid farewell to the two sanitation workers (sweepers), Adejoke Adefuye and Afolashade Odufuwa, who lost their lives while sweeping the highway in the Charley Boy area of Gbagada, Lagos.
The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, also eulogized the late sanitation workers for their unalloyed commitment to the Authority’s vision of a cleaner and livable environment in the state, for which they paid the ultimate price ,
“Words cannot adequately convey the grief we feel for the untimely passing of these dedicated sanitation workers, Adejoke and Afolashade were valued members of our close-knit community, and their exit leaves a big void”.
“Also we reflect on their service to the state as we are reminded of their diligence, unwavering commitment to keeping the highways clean ,their tireless efforts contributed significantly to maintaining a cleaner and healthier environment for us all as Our thoughts are with you, and we want you to know that the entire LAWMA family stands with you during this challenging time.” he said
Gbadegesin also urged the family members and loved ones, to take solace in the fact that the deceased left behind a legacy that will continue to speak for them.
Earlier before the Christian wake, the LAWMA boss had presented cheques to the family, accompanied with a condolence letter, promising that the Authority will bear the cost of the burial, slated for Saturday at Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.
The wake organised for the deceased at Ladi-Lak Primary School Compound, Bariga, Lagos,
Have in attendance Lagos State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi , a representative of the Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Secretary to the Local Government, Mrs. Bukola Adedeji, Hon. Wole Diya and other political stalwarts of the constituency, family, friends, colleagues, and officials of LAWMA, also gathered to pay their respects, in honour of the memory of Adejoke and Afolashade.
