Two personnel of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) who were killed on November 13 in an accident along Gbagada expressway in Lagos have been laid to rest.
The victims — Adejoke Adefuye and Afolashade Florence — were indigenes of Isamuro Quarters in Ago Iwoye.
The road to their interment began on Thursday, November 16 with a wake held at Ladi-Lak Primary School Compound, Bariga, Lagos. They were buried in Ogun State on November 18.
During the burial, hordes of sympathisers including relations, friends, colleagues, government officials, members of the All Progressives Congress in Bariga and Ago-Iwoye community, assembled at Isamuro Quarters to pay their last respect to the deceased.
The driver of the vehicle that crushed the duo Jerry Ironkwe has since been arraigned.
Managing director/CEO of LAWMA Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who was in attendance, eulogised the late sanitation workers for their unalloyed commitment to the agency’s vision of a cleaner and livable environment in the state, for which they paid the ultimate price.
He said: “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.
“As we reflect on their service to the state, 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. Our thoughts are with you, and we want you to know that the entire LAWMA family stands with you during this challenging time.”
The LAWMA boss presented cheques to the family, noting that the agency footed the cost of the burial.
Driver of the vehicle was arraigned for manslaughter before a Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba.
The 45-year-old mechanic was arraigned before Magistrate L.Y. Balogun on three counts bordering on reckless driving. Ironkwe pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him by the police.
Following Ironkwe’s plea, Balogun admitted him to bail in the sum of N1 million with two responsible sureties in the like sum.
