Lagos to Reintroduce Monthly Environmental Sanitation — Commissioner Wahab Issues Warning

 


LAGOS — The Lagos State Government is set to reintroduce the previously suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise, aiming to foster a cleaner, safer, and flood-resistant city.


Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement during an inspection tour of Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, and Alaba Rago in Ojo Local Government Area.


 “The return of the monthly sanitation is being considered at the State Executive Council level. Once approved, the Governor will formally announce it. It's long overdue,” Wahab stated.




The sanitation exercise, which took place on the last Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., was halted in November 2016 due to the challenge of restricting movement in a mega city like Lagos. However, rising concerns over poor waste management, blocked drainage systems, and indiscriminate refuse disposal have renewed calls for its reinstatement.

Zero Tolerance for Highway Livestock Sales

With the Sallah festivities approaching, Wahab emphasized a strict ban on the sale of rams and livestock on highways, warning of penalties for violators under environmental laws.


 “Animals must be sold only in designated markets. Highway trading is illegal and will not be tolerated,” he warned.

Crackdown on Illegal Dumping and Cart Pushers

Wahab also revealed intelligence linking a syndicate to illegal waste disposal and cart-pushing activities in Idi-Araba.

 “Cart pushing is banned in Lagos. It’s a criminal offense, and enforcement will continue to be strengthened,” he said.

An abandoned dumpsite in Idi-Araba still used by illegal operators was flagged as a serious concern, and plans to shut it down are underway.

In Alaba Rago Market, traders were given a Monday deadline to vacate road medians and drainage paths or face market closure.

“They’ve turned road medians into dumpsites. If they don’t comply, the market will be sealed,” Wahab warned.

At Daleko Bridge, he ordered an end to illegal trading under the structure.

Flood Mitigation Measures at Iganmu Channel

In Orile-Iganmu, Wahab ordered the deployment of swamp buggies to clear the Iganmu Channel, blocked by waste and restricting stormwater flow.

“Blocked channels contribute to flooding. We’re acting fast, but residents must stop dumping waste indiscriminately.”

State Support and Community Responsibility

Over 100 LAWMA trucks have been deployed across the state to back up areas where PSP operators fall short.

“The government is stepping in, but residents must take responsibility. Bag your waste properly and use licensed PSPs,” Wahab advised.


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