INTRO Citizen-Led Waste Budget Tracking in Lagos! A new LACSOP study tracked waste management investment in Apapa & Lagos Island LGAs — combining surveys, FGDs & budget analysis to test how public funds drive cleaner, flood-resilient communities. #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Calling Africa’s next generation of global health leaders! Applications are now open for Cohort 6 of the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership. This fully funded opportunity is designed to equip exceptional African leaders with the skills, networks, and vision to

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LAGOS DSVA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FORD FOUNDATION HOLDS TWO-DAY ENGAGEMENT WITH TRADITIONAL RULERS ON THE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (SGBV) As part of ongoing efforts to engage traditional institutions in combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Our message is simple. Pay for your waste evacuation. Don’t litter. Use LAWMA Smart Bins. Keep waste out of gutters and canals, don’t block drainages. Let’s keep Lagos clean, safe & healthy. #LAWMACares

IMPACT OUTLOOK 🌍 Reallocating ₦520M unspent funds, scaling PPPs (e.g., Harvest Waste Consortium), & running sachet-ban awareness could cut flood risks by 30%. Citizen tracking = better spending, cleaner communities, & a more resilient Lagos! #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

✅ Citizen-driven reforms proposed Create inclusive budget forums with youth quota Launch WhatsApp/SMS waste reporting & dashboards Publish quarterly drain maintenance+sand removal reportsScale recycling hubs via youth grants #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

CHALLENGES 🚫 Barriers: Blocked canals (Apapa) Low public awareness (45% unaware of allocations) Delayed project execution Health risks: cholera, poor sanitation Citizens call for timely delivery & cleaner streets before rainy season! #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

CHALLENGES 🚫 Barriers: Blocked canals (Apapa) Low public awareness (45% unaware of allocations) Delayed project execution Health risks: cholera, poor sanitation Citizens call for timely delivery & cleaner streets before rainy season! #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Survey insights (n=80): 100% aware of climate-waste link 55% say budget transparency is “poor” 73% cite irregular waste pickup 64% “very concerned” about plastics Flooding affects over half of residents, tied to poor waste flow.#CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Apapa Transfer Loading Station: 65% complete, ₦250M spent Lagos Island WtE Study: ₦150M utilized Zoomlion Concession (₦420M) & Epe WtE Project ($400M) launching soon.Progress is visible but citizen monitoring is essential for results. #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Lagos budgets over ₦4.4B (2023–2025) for waste in Apapa & Lagos Island: ₦2.7B CAPEX for transfer stations & WtE feasibility ₦1.7B OPEX for daily operationsYet 58% CAPEX lag shows execution gaps land delays, low revenue (65% user-fee recovery) #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Community recycling hubs & cleanup groups are already making impact collecting plastics, clearing drains, &raising awareness.But they need seed funding + government support to grow sustainably. Let’s scale local climate solutions from the grassroots up!#LACSOPCares

Drain blockages from dumping & leftover sand after works Irregular waste collectionMarket waste overflow Plastic pollution especially single-use items Apapa flagged sand build-up post-dredging Lagos Island noted market & construction waste. #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

AWARENESS & CONCERN Residents in Apapa & Lagos Island are aware of how poor waste disposal worsens flooding & climate risks.Yet many say they lack access to info on how waste budgets are spent.Citizens want real inclusion,not token consultations. #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Call to Action The future is now. The *Climate Change Adaptation Manual for Youth in Lagos State is a blueprint for transformation—linking knowledge, innovation & accountability. Together, we can turn Lagos’ climate challenges into opportunities. #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Strategic Actions** To build a resilient Lagos: ✅Institutionalize youth participation ✅Strengthen climate education ✅Invest in resilient infrastructure ✅Promote community-based adaptation ✅Fund green innovation #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Inclusion & Equity** True adaptation means *everyone counts.* The manual champions gender equality, inclusion & community ownership—because climate justice must be for all. #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

What Youth Learn** From 🌊 flooding & 🌡️ heatwaves to ♻️ circular economy—youth learn how to turn challenges into opportunities. The manual shows *how innovation creates green jobs & local resilience.* #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares

Key Modules** 🧩 3 modules. 9 objectives. Real solutions. 1️⃣ Understanding Climate Change 2️⃣ Climate Impacts in Lagos Island & Apapa 3️⃣ Adapting for the Future Empowering youth to drive climate resilience! #CLAIM4Climatechange #LACSOPCares