The Lagos State Authorities, by way of the Lagos State Waste Administration Workplace (LSWMO), has sealed off a residential property positioned at No. 96 Ladipo Omotesho Avenue, Lekki Part 1, over persistent environmental nuisance and obstruction of statutory duties by residents and facility managers.
Talking on the train, the Normal Supervisor of LSWMO, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi defined that the enforcement motion, which was carried out on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, adopted repeated complaints and a number of other notices served on the property over indiscriminate discharge of untreated wastewater and poor sewage administration practices.
The infractions additionally embrace deliberate makes an attempt to stop LSWMO officers from finishing up routine inspections and compliance monitoring.
Adefemi famous that regardless of earlier engagements and warnings, the property did not treatment the infractions, thereby posing well being and environmental dangers to the encompassing neighborhood.
In response to the LSWMO boss, the sealing-off was carried out in strict compliance with Lagos State environmental legal guidelines and the mandate of LSWMO to guard public well being and the setting, stressing that the property will stay sealed till all noticed violations are absolutely corrected and verified by the Workplace.
Whereas condemning the act of obstruction of enforcement officers on obligation, Engr. Adefemi warned people or {groups} to desist from hindering, harassing, or interfering with duly authorised officers within the discharge of their statutory duties.
Reaffirming the State’s dedication to safeguarding public well being and selling sustainable wastewater administration practices throughout the State, the Normal Supervisor urged residents to undertake correct wastewater administration and hygiene practices to help public well being, warning that any act of environmental nuisance will appeal to applicable sanctions and potential prosecution.
He additionally implored residents to report any environmental infractions, assuring them that the company may be reached by way of its official traces: 08022022397, 07025332163, or by way of its social media platforms: @lswmomedia on Instagram and Twitter, and The Lagos Wastewater Administration Workplace on Fb.
In a associated improvement, the LSWMO, had earlier in September 2025, sealed EMCEL Court docket Part I and Effectively Inventory Flats, each positioned on Lantana Avenue, Ikota GRA, Eti-Osa, for illegally discharging wastewater into public drains and the setting.
Making the announcement, the Lagos State Commissioner for Surroundings and Water Assets, Tokunbo Wahab, defined that the enforcement motion adopted findings that the amenities have been intentionally releasing untreated wastewater, which constituted a public nuisance, posed environmental dangers, and endangered human well being.
The Commissioner additional urged Lagos residents to embrace correct wastewater administration and hygiene practices, noting that that is vital to sustaining a secure and wholesome setting throughout the state.
