The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege over what it described as unhygienic practices and flagrant violations of environmental regulations.

The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during an inspection tour of the facility on Wednesday. Wahab noted that the government could no longer tolerate the state of filth and disregard for public health rules observed at the abattoir.

“We have announced the indefinite closure of the Oko Oba Abattoir, Agege, over unhygienic practices and the violation of various environmental laws,” Wahab posted on X using the hashtag #ZeroToleranceLagos.

He was accompanied on the visit by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).

The commissioner said that the move is part of the government’s broader effort to enforce environmental standards and ensure that food processing and handling facilities across the state meet basic hygiene requirements.

Residents and traders in the area had previously raised concerns about the environmental impact of the abattoir, citing offensive odours, improper waste disposal, and the discharge of untreated effluents into nearby drains and canals.

Wahab assured Lagosians that the government remains committed to protecting public health and would intensify monitoring of all abattoirs and food-related operations in the state.

“No individual or business will be allowed to endanger the lives of others through negligence or reckless disregard for the law, let us try something right” he said.