4 weeks
Beginner
Introduction to Waste Management
Foundational tutelage covering collection, transportation, disposal and the principles underpinning sustainable waste management.
Open enrolmentFundamentals
LAWMA Academy · Powered by SafeEnviro (UK)
LAWMA Academy.
The official learning platform of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, delivered in partnership with SafeEnviro (UK). World-class, CIWM-accredited training for the next generation of environmental and waste professionals.
In Partnership with SafeEnviro UK
Accredited by CIWM UK
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Core Training Tracks
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Programme Pillars
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Lagos Residents Served
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LAWMA Established
Our Courses
Credible, hands-on
waste management tutelage.
For organisations, professionals, facility managers, students and every stakeholder in the waste management value chain.
6 weeks
UK CIWM CertifiedAdvanced
Hazardous Waste
Safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials for facility managers, professionals and public-sector operators.
Open enrolmentCompliance & Safety
5 weeks
UK CIWM CertifiedIntermediate
Waste Legislation
Navigate Lagos State and federal regulations, statutory duties and the legal framework governing waste operations.
Open enrolmentCompliance & Safety
6 weeks
Intermediate
Landfill Management
Engineering, operations and rehabilitation of landfill sites — from cell design through leachate and gas controls.
Open enrolmentOperations
8 weeks
UK CIWM CertifiedAdvanced
Specialist Course
Deep-dive tracks: Resource Recovery, Segregation & Logistics, Fleet Management, PSP models, Waste Financing, Audits and Forensic Analysis.
By need assessmentOperations
3 weeks
UK CIWM CertifiedIntermediate
Fire Safety
Fire prevention, detection and response protocols for waste facilities, transfer stations and recovery plants.
Open enrolmentCompliance & Safety
5 weeks
Beginner
Waste to Wealth
Translate waste streams into innovative business ideas — building financial independence while solving waste problems and creating jobs.
Open enrolmentResource Recovery
Programs
Four pillars of professional waste education.
LAWMA Academy delivers credible, hands-on tutelage across the full waste-management value chain — for organisations, professionals, facility managers, students and public agencies.
Training & Workshops
Hands-on courses delivering a full range of waste and resource management solutions — from segregation and logistics to landfill operations and fire safety.
Consulting
Multi-disciplinary consultancy spanning environment, waste management, planning, engineering and logistics for public and private operators.
Career Support
Career pathways for graduates and professionals — turning higher-education qualifications into roles across the circular economy.
International Recognition
Progress toward becoming a Chartered Waste Professional through UK-accredited qualifications recognised globally.
Courses
Seven specialist tracks. One mission.
From foundational introductions to advanced specialist modules — every course is designed to improve skills, promote efficiency and turn classroom learning into real-world impact across the waste value chain.
12,000+
Learners trained across Lagos & West Africa
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Partner organisations, councils and PSP operators
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Specialist tracks from Hazardous Waste to Waste-to-Wealth
100%
Curriculum aligned to UK CIWM standards
Introduction to Waste Management
Foundational coverage of waste collection, transportation, segregation and disposal — the essential first step for every stakeholder in the sector.
Hazardous Waste
Specialist training on the safe handling, storage, transport and disposal of hazardous and toxic waste streams in compliance with national and international standards.
Waste Legislation
A practical guide to the legal and regulatory frameworks governing waste management in Nigeria and globally — permits, enforcement and compliance.
Landfill Management
Engineering and operational best practices for landfill design, leachate control, gas management, site remediation and closure planning.
Specialist Course
Advanced modules spanning Resource Recovery, Fleet Management, Waste Recycling, PSP Models, Waste Financing, Forensic Waste Analysis and Waste-to-Wealth.
Fire Safety
Targeted training on fire prevention, risk assessment and emergency response specific to waste-handling facilities and landfill sites.
Waste to Wealth
Entrepreneurial pathways that turn waste streams into revenue — composting, biogas, upcycling and circular-economy business modelling.
About
The knowledge hub of waste management.
LAWMA Academy is the educational arm of the Lagos Waste Management Authority — a platform for literacy improvement and career development in waste management. We offer credible, hands-on tutelage to organisations, professionals, facility managers, students and other stakeholders across the waste-management ecosystem.
The Academy is a citadel for learning, knowledge exchange, networking and expertise development — covering Resource Recovery & Waste Management, Segregation & Logistics, Fleet Management, Recycling, PSP models, Waste Financing, Forensic Waste Analysis and Waste-to-Wealth.
Powered by SafeEnviro (UK) and aligned to the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, our curriculum combines local Lagos insight with UK-regulated environmental standards — unlocking international career paths for every graduate.
Mission
Equip stakeholders to design, adopt and implement sustainable waste-management solutions across Africa.
Accreditation
UK CIWM-aligned certifications recognised by employers worldwide.
International Partnership
Global Expertise.
Local Impact.
LAWMA Academy is proud to partner with SafeEnviro (UK) — a leading international environmental consultancy. This collaboration fuses deep local Lagos expertise with UK-regulated environmental standards, empowering students with globally recognized certifications through the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM).
Graduates unlock international career pathways across Europe, Africa and beyond — carrying credentials respected by employers worldwide.
SafeEnviro UK
Strategic partnership bringing UK environmental leadership to Lagos.
CIWM Accredited
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management certification on completion.
World-Class Faculty
Train under local LAWMA specialists and international SafeEnviro experts. A blended curriculum designed for real-world impact from Lagos to London.