LASEPA vows to deal with recalcitrant polluters of the environment

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has vowed to go after recalcitrant polluters of the environment in a bid to safeguard the ecosystem.

LASEPA’s Director, Monitoring Compliance and Enforcement, Kayode Bello who spoke during a top management meeting at the agency’s headquarters in Ikeja at the weekend, said the agency recognized that protecting the environment is not just a moral obligation but an urgent necessity for the well-being of current and future generations, especially at this crucial ember months that are known to be associated with socio-economic and religious activities and its negative attendants on both the human and the environment, if not timely curbed.

“Our commitment to environmental enforcement is non-negotiable. We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those who pollute our environment for self-interest are held accountable.

“We firmly believes that robust enforcement of environmental regulations and laws is a critical step towards addressing pressing environmental issues, to serve as deterrent to others  and further protect the right of innocent residents to a more conducive and friendly environment,” Bello reiterated.

According to the director, the renewed commitment to environmental sustainability is in tandem with the vision of the Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab geared towards promoting a healthier environment and better quality of life for the good people of Lagos regardless of their socio status.

He also expressed the readiness of the agency  to collaborate with other government agencies, local communities, and environmental stakeholders so as to enhance collective efforts in sustaining the planet.

Bello assured that the agency would embark on aggressive advocacy to educate the public about the importance of environmental protection and the consequences of environmental violations, thoroughly investigate all reported environmental violations and professionally handled same in line with global best practices.