Tokunbo Wahab
5 May
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has revealed that 367 buildings were shut for violating environmental issues that included noise pollution and improper effluent discharge across the state.
4 May
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has revealed that 367 buildings were shut for violating environmental issues that included noise pollution and improper effluent discharge across the state.
2 May
The Lagos State government has uncovered another illegal settlement under the Osborne bridge, Ikoyi. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Thursday on X. The Commissioner added that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) commenced immediate clearance operation. READ ALSO: Police arrest two for child trafficking in Abuja On Wednesday,…
2 May
The Lagos State government has uncovered a network of makeshift apartments under the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi where tenants reportedly pay N250,000 annually for a room. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed this in a post on X along with videos showing the eviction and dismantling of structures under the bridge…
26 Apr
The Lagos State government has sealed a popular Oniru Market in the Eti Osa area of the state due to violations of environmental regulations. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab
17 Apr
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.
27 Mar
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
21 Mar
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…
18 Mar
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.
12 Mar
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.
8 Mar
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.
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