Tokunbo Wahab
Lagos Taskforce dislodges illegal street traders at 2nd Rainbow Mile 2
Illegal street traders at 2nd Rainbow Junction, Mile 2, have been dislodged by Lagos authorities in a bid to improve road safety and urban cleanliness. The Lagos State Government on Monday, September 8, carried out a major enforcement exercise at the busy 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2, dislodging illegal street traders who had turned […]
Lagos Govt warns against giving money to street touts
Lagos Govt warns residents and celebrities against giving money to street touts, saying it encourages lawlessness, insecurity, and worsens environmental problems The Lagos State Government has once again sounded a cautionary note to celebrities, social media influencers, and residents, urging them to stop giving money to street touts and homeless youths. Authorities warned that what […]
Lagos Govt Urges Vigilance Amid Flash Flooding After Prolonged Rainfall
Following over 12 hours of uninterrupted rainfall that led to flash floods across several parts of Lagos, the Lagos State Government has issued a public appeal for calm, vigilance, and adherence to safety protocols. In a statement released on Monday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, addressed the situation, assuring […]
Lagos Govt Set to Demolish Buildings Encroaching on Ikota River Right of Way
The Lagos State Government has announced its intention to demolish several buildings located in the Lekki area for encroaching on the Right of Way (RoW) of the Ikota River, a vital natural water channel that serves as a flood outlet into the Atlantic. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this […]
Lagos Begins Full Enforcement of Single-Use Plastics Ban
The Lagos State Government has commenced the full enforcement of its ban on specific single-use plastics (SUPs) below 40 microns in thickness, starting Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement during a press briefing, affirming that the state will not reverse or extend the policy. “There […]
Lagos Reopens Oko-Oba Abattoir After Hygiene Crackdown
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Oko-Oba Abattoir located in the Agege area, following the operators’ substantial compliance with environmental, health, and sanitation standards. This directive comes weeks after the facility was shut down over grave hygiene violations and improper waste disposal practices. IREPORT247NEWS reports that the state government had […]
Lagos Seals Home Over Illegal Sewage Discharge
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), has taken decisive action against environmental misconduct by sealing off a residential building located at No. 59 Ajoke Okusanya Street, off Ago Palace Way in Okota. The enforcement operation, which took place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, followed the discovery that the property […]
Lagos Bans Single-Use Plastics from July 1
From July 1, full enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics begins in Lagos. Offenders who dump refuse illegally, litter the streets, or deface our environment will face stiff consequences The Lagos State Government, in a decisive move to reverse environmental degradation and promote sustainable living, has announced its readiness to commence the full enforcement […]
Lagos to Reintroduce Monthly Sanitation Exercise
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reintroduce the suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise, as part of a comprehensive initiative to create a cleaner, safer, and flood-free city. This development was revealed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during an inspection tour across various areas including Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, […]
Lagos Leads in Innovation, Not Odor – Commissioner Fires back
Lagos remains a place of opportunity, innovation, and resilience, and it is imperative that we collectively uphold its integrity while fostering unity and progress The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has firmly defended the image and integrity of Lagos State in response to controversial remarks made by social media […]