Lagos State government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has commenced the removal of all contravening structures under the system 1 drainage channel midstream (Odo Iya Alaro) Ojota and Ogudu.

Lagos State government, yesterday, said that the state will experience more than normal amount of rainfall with a total of 1936.2mm predicted.  Commissioner for Environment and Water Environment, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab

The Lagos State Government said hoodlums arrested while collecting levies from people walking on pedestrian bridges will be charged in court. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said this on Thursday following the arrest of two suspects for allegedly extorting traders and residents who use the pedestrian bridge. "In response to…

To actualise its promise to sustain a flood free Lagos, the state government has intensified dredging/cleaning of major drainage channels and canals across the state.

Lagos State government, yesterday, commenced the removal of shanties and structures littering the coastal road at Maiyegun Estate (by Jakande) in the Lekki area, even as it reiterated its commitment to urban regeneration.

Lagos State government, yesterday, charged Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) across its 57 local councils and local council development areas to work in synergy with the Ministry of Environment.

The Lagos State Government issued a four-day relocation notice to squatters on the coastal road in Lekki on Sunday, warning of enforcement if not vacated.

The Lagos State Government has said it will kickoff full enforcement of the ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam food containers across the state on Monday, 19 February. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Saturday. Wahab stated that enforcement officers would go after all…

The Lagos State government today (Saturday) dislodged illegal squatters under the Ijora Causeway bridge. Lagos State Commissioner of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on his X handle. Wahab said the move was carried out following the expiration of a five-day quit notice issued to squatters on Sunday, 28…

Lagos State Government has given 30-day final notice to the owners and occupiers of residential buildings illegally converted to churches, mosques, clubhouses, lounges, and bars without approval for change of use to revert to the original use of the structure. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the ultimatum in a…

Lagos State Government, yesterday, said there is no going back on the total ban of usage and distribution of styrofoam in the state.The affirmation was made at a consultative meeting between the state and representatives of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

The Lagos Government on Sunday placed a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics in the state with immediate effect. This was announced in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Wahab said the decision was reached following the menace that…