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3 Nov
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has sealed off Messrs Charterhouse for environmental violations. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on his X handle on Sunday. Wahab said it was sealed over alleged illegal reclamation of wetland and construction without requisite drainage clearance…
26 Oct
Lagos State government has stated its readiness to commence urban regeneration of Lagos Island and environs, affirming that a conducive environment is very essential and effective for economic growth.
25 Oct
The Lagos State government has reiterated its call for residents and property owners in low-lying areas to relocate to higher grounds following the systemic release of water from the Oyan Dam.
21 Oct
The Lagos State Government, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, arrested some individuals, including the celebrant, event planner, musician, and others, for obstructing traffic and creating an environmental nuisance. This was revealed by the Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab. The individuals arrested are Omolara Ajetumobi, the event planner; Ogundare…
21 Oct
Lagos State Government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with a British firm for the conversion of plastic wastes to energy. The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,
21 Oct
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has continued its enforcement against illegal developments, removing structures obstructing drainage channels across the state to tackle flooding and other environmental disasters.
10 Oct
The Lagos State Government has stressed the need for collective participation to enhance school sanitation infrastructure across the metropolis. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab
5 Oct
The Lagos State Environment and Security Taskforce conducted a late-night operation on October 5th, seizing the number plates of 28 vehicles parked illegally at Cubana Club on Sobo Arobiodu Road in GRA Ikeja. This action was taken to address traffic congestion caused by inconsiderate parking. A statement released by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment…
2 Oct
The Victoria Island and Ikoyi Residents Association has announced the launch of a stepped-up leadership collaboration with the Lagos State government to address environmental and infrastructural challenges faced by the two communities.
16 Sep
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off Cravings & More, a fast food outlet along Egbeda-Idimu Road, for the illegal discharge of fats and oil from their kitchen into the public drainage system. This was revealed by Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in…
5 Sep
The Lagos State government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law and restoring the Right of Way of drainage channels across the state.
A civilian staff member of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources injured by a yet-to-be-identified suspect
4 Sep
A yet-to-be-identified suspect was arrested early Tuesday morning for allegedly attacking and injuring a civilian staff member of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources while on duty at Berger along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It was gathered that the suspect was defecating around the median on the expressway when the officials stationed close…

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