Waste managers storm Lagos, endorse Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others
Waste managers in Lagos and South-West states in their thousands on Thursday endorsed the presidential ambition of the All Progressicws Congress’ candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos for second term.
The waste managers, under the aegis of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), popularly known as PSPs, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, formerly known as Onikan Stadium, vowed to mobilise all members for door-to-door campaign for Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.
National President, AWAMN, David Oriyomi, said it was Tinubu who brought in the PSPs in 1999 when he was governor of Lagos State in a bid to tackle the waste problems of the state.
He added, “He nurtured and empowered us through the small-medium business model, and successive governments built on his solid foundation. Lagos was transformed and received numerous accolades as one of the cleanest states in Nigeria and Africa.
“When our livelihood came under attack and 350 businesses were faced with the risk of bankruptcy. Asiwaju came to our rescue, by speaking out for us and securing our livelihood.
“Today, the small business model established by Asiwaju has been replicated in over 9 states in Nigeria and other West African countries. It is for this reason that we, as an association, are fully committed to voting and campaigning for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the next President of Nigeria.”
Oriyomi also recalled that AWAMN was the first organisation that endorsed the candidacy of Sanwo-Olu in 2018, saying the association was pleased that he has “proven us right by the great work that he has done in the state and for the environment.”
Oriyomi pledged that the association would embark on a door-to-door campaign, to reach every nook and cranny of the state for Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.
“We will secure 10m votes for our Grand Patron, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Shettima. We will secure 2m votes for our Governor, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu and Dr Femi Hamzat. We will secure votes for all the governors in all the states that we operate in,” he said.
Earlier, Sanwo-Olu, who made a brief appearance at the event, pledged to increase the salaries of waste managers in the state.
He called on them to vote massively for Tinubu, himself and other APC candidates for various positions.
Also speaking, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Hamzat, said, “Tinubu knows the way, we should get our PVCs and mobilise others to get their PVCs to vote for Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu. Let them know that it is Tinubu we are voting for. When he gets to Abuja, he will perform.
“Many States in Nigeria now have KAI, LAWMA and LASTMA. Tinubu is our teacher. On March 11, we should come out and vote for Sanwo-Olu,” he said.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, LAWMA, Ibrahim Odumboni, said what has become AWAMN today had its foundation solidly laid by Tinubu many years ago.
He noted that “Since one good turn deserves another, it is only worthwhile that the association has mobilised its personnel in hundreds and thousands, for APC’s victory in next month’s elections.
He commended AWAMN, its executive and the teeming PSP personnel for demonstrating a massive show of support for Tinubu’s presidential ambition, and the re-election bid of Sanwo-Olu.
Chairman, APC, Lagos State chapter, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, said, “Vote for him to become president. Collect your PVCs, tell others to go and collect their PVCs so that we can vote for Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.”
Other dignitaries in attendance include the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, and Mr. Joe Igbokwe, the Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources to Lagos State Governor, as well as the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya.
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