…who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, said indiscriminate waste disposal, illegal dredging and unauthorised reclamation continued to undermine efforts to tackle flooding in the coastal state. Meanwhile, Johnson described Lagos Central as a critical economic centre that deserves stronger repre…
…Gbadegesin said the state was also strengthening enforcement against indiscriminate waste disposal, adding that five enforcement units operated daily in collaboration with relevant agencies. “The policy is zero tolerance for indiscriminate waste disposal. We do not want anyone in Lagos dumping waste in public spaces, a…
…expert company. In this interview, she speaks on the essence of road rehabilitation and waste disposal platforms delivered by the company at Olusosun dumpsite in Lagos as well as the firm’s partnership on waste management with the Lagos State Government. What is this […] The post We are helping Lagos PSP operators move…
…acknowledged the disruption in waste collection and attributed it to challenges with waste disposal infrastructure in Lagos. In the notice titled “Marginal Tariff Review,” the company apologised to customers for the inconsistent service experienced in recent weeks. “We sincerely apologise for the challenge in our servi…
…activate sanitary inspectors for improved environmental sanitation. He described proper waste disposal and regular drainage maintenance as essential measures for reducing flood risks. Community leaders urged the agency to prioritise preventive measures and structural interventions instead of focusing mainly on post-dis…
…on the Benin moat, while many drainage channels had been blocked by indiscriminate waste disposal, worsening the risk of flooding. He added that internally displaced persons’ camps had been prepared in anticipation of possible flood emergencies across the state. According to him, communities expected to experience seve…
Man jailed four weeks for illegal waste disposal in Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured a four-week jail term for a 56-year-old man, Adebayo Samson, who was convicted for illegally dumping refuse along the PWD axis of Agege Motor Road, Lagos. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of L…
…government recently read the riot act to environmental offenders, stating that illegal waste disposal attracts a N250,000 fine or a three-month prison sentence. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 23/07/2026 9:01 AM | Share this S…
…its grassroots environmental awareness campaign, urging residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits as part of efforts to tackle flooding, improve public health and create a cleaner environment. The renewed appeal was made on Friday during a stakeholders’ environmental enlightenment campaign held in Amuwo-Odofin Lo…
…Wahab, disclosed this on social media this evening. He stated that indiscriminate waste disposal is a violation of environmental laws, as it obstructs drainage channels, contributes to flooding, and poses significant public health and environmental risks. He urged residents of the state to dispose waste responsibly and…
…tonnes of waste daily, while urging residents to support the reforms through proper waste disposal and prompt payment for waste collection services.
…drainage channels while enforcing environmental sanitation laws against indiscriminate waste disposal. Officials of the state government said efforts to reduce flooding remain ongoing through routine clearing of drainage systems and sustained public sensitisation. They stressed that residents also have a responsibility…
…and maintain it going forward," he said. Regarding enforcement against indiscriminate waste disposal, he stated that the government would continue to prosecute offenders while strengthening waste collection across the state. "We can only take them to court when they are caught and, in fairness, in the past few months,…
…any failure in service delivery to LAWMA. There is no justification for indiscriminate waste disposal," he said. He also warned traders and market leaders to maintain clean markets, saying environmental sanitation was a shared responsibility. "If traders cannot keep their markets clean, then they should not be doing bu…
…including appropriate sanctions against individuals and businesses found violating waste disposal laws. He expressed optimism that with prompt intervention by the government and the cooperation of residents, Ikole-Ekiti could achieve a cleaner environment and significantly reduce the threat of flooding.
…by the Lagos state Government said the government also declared zero tolerance for waste disposal on Lagos roads, following a directive by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for the emergency evacuation of waste across the state's road network. The decision was reached after a meeting involving the Lagos State Ministr…
…Iwenya. They were sentenced on a two-count charge bordering on unlawful and improper waste disposal on public roads and acts dangerous to health, life and property. Delivering judgment, Magistrate A.K. Araba found the eight defendants guilty of the charges and sentenced them to community service within the court premis…
…fight is for all of us," he added. Osiyemi warned that anyone found engaging in illegal waste disposal would henceforth face sanctions, stressing that transport unions must take ownership of cleanliness within their operational environments. He further directed union leaders to ensure that bus stops, garages, and parks…
…and garages in the metropolis, while issuing a strong warning against indiscriminate waste disposal and the proliferation of shanties within motor parks. The move is part of renewed efforts to restore cleanliness and environmental order in Africa's most populous city, following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Ol…
…the habit of planting trees, protecting green spaces, and avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal in the schools and across communities. The Governor was speaking in Ilorin at the flagoff of the Inter-Local Government Quiz Competition on Agricultural Education Training Programme (AETP) and official launch of the Env i r…
…Isabo, Abeokuta, has sentenced eight offenders to community service for indiscriminate waste disposal. The suspects, six females and two males, were caught between the hours of 6:15 to 8:05 a.m on Friday, dumping waste on public roads at Isale- Igbein, Car-Wash and Abiola Way in the Abeokuta Magisterial District. Prose…