Tag: Tokunbo Wahab
Flood risk looms as Lagos predicts above-normal rainfall
“This also implies an early onset of the rainy season, a longer-than-normal length and a delayed end of the rainy…
Sarah Martins reacts to warning from commissioner
Martins further emphasised her respect for the environmental laws of Lagos State, noting that she understands if her actions were…
Lagos shuts popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market
Wahab had repeatedly stressed that markets must adopt best practices in waste disposal, and the government maintains zero tolerance for…
Lagos Task Force cracks down on street traders, arrests 15 (video)
During the operations, 15 offenders were arrested, and their goods were seized. The Commissioner shared videos and pictures of the…
Lagos orders immediate eviction of Squatters under Obalende Bridge
According to him, the state already has the necessary approvals to proceed with the project, which is aimed at transforming…
281 apprehended as Lagos intensifies crackdown on street urchins
He also called on residents to support the initiative by promptly reporting disturbances or unsafe activities linked to street urchins…
Lagos demolishes 17 buildings for blocking Ikota River’s right of way
The commissioner said the government had now taken decisive action to halt the encroachment and clear all illegal structures along…
Five arrested as Lagos seals market for violating sanitation laws
He wrote: “This morning, we took decisive action at Itedo Market, Lekki, which has now been shut down indefinitely due…
Lagos Govt. begins demolition of illegal structures in Ebute Metta
Wahab also urged residents not to block drainages with waste or extensions that could affect the drainage system...
Lagos orders suspension of all reclamation projects in Banana Island, VI, Ikoyi, others
Wahab expressed deep concern about the rising number of reclamation activities on wetlands, floodplains, and lagoons across Lagos, noting that…
Lagos seals Luxury apartments, clears Street traders in fresh crackdown
Wahab urged Lagos residents to adopt proper wastewater management and hygiene practices, stressing that collective responsibility was crucial for sustainable…
Flood Alert: Lagos hit by 12-hour rain, Govt warns residents to stay vigilant
The Commissioner also cautioned motorists and pedestrians against driving or walking through flooded roads, warning that vehicles could become submerged…
Lagos cracks down on illegal traders as drainage projects near completion
However, Wahab said the return of traders to previously cleared areas under critical infrastructure threatens these efforts.
Lagos reiterates commitment to single-use plastics ban
Wahab said the response had been positive, with consistent advocacy and engagement efforts over 18 months contributing to its success...
Video: woman remanded for assaulting officers after refusing to use pedestrian bridge
A woman identified as Chidinma Obishe has been remanded in custody for allegedly resisting arrest and attacking enforcement officers at…
No going back: Lagos begins full enforcement of single use plastic ban
Wahab stressed that the ban does not cover all plastic products, clarifying that pure water sachets and PET bottles are…
Lagos lays down tough terms for reopening Oko-Oba Abattoir
According to Wahab, animals were pushed out of designated pens to make room for humans to sleep, while waste and…
Tension in Agege as Lagos Taskforce clears criminal hideouts, 84 arrested
The Commissioner emphasised that the operation was aimed not only at clearing illegal structures and shanties but also at tackling…
Army, LAGESC shut down Oko Oba Abattoir in midnight sweep
The Lagos State Government had said it would close down the Oko-Oba Abattoir indefinitely over what it described as appalling…
Lagos shuts down Oko-Oba Abattoir indefinitely over filth, lawlessness
“The government sent me here and I am just giving you a message. I am not going to mince words,…
Caught in the Act: 70-year-old man nabbed vandalising Lagos Canal Fence
He added that the suspect would face the full weight of the law, reiterating the state government's commitment to protecting…
Lagos issues urgent warning over flash floods, heavy rainfall
The advisory also reiterated the danger faced by motorists and pedestrians who attempt to navigate flooded streets, warning that vehicles…
Lagos reaffirms commitment to coastline infrastructure
He stated that the state is also transforming the way it manages plastic waste by religiously following a trajectory that…
Lagos cracks whip on refuse dumpers, five remanded
He said the state had provided PSP waste operators across all the wards in Lagos State to evacuate waste from…
JUST IN: Lagos set to announce reinstatement of monthly Environmental Sanitation
Wahab decried the worsening sanitary conditions in parts of the city, especially the activities of illegal cart pushers and traders…
Court sends man dumping waste on Lagos bridge to prison
“The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to environmental enforcement with the arrest of Mr. Ogunbadejo Olawale, a…
Single-use plastics ban: Lagos drops key information on pure water sachets, PET bottles
Wahab reaffirmed the government’s readiness to begin full enforcement of the ban on July 1, following the expiration of an…
Lagos govt seals Cubana Chief Priest’s Lekki restaurant
Cubana Chief Priest is yet to formally speak on the action carried out on his restaurant,
No going back: Lagos announces date to begin statewide crackdown on single-use Plastics
The commissioner noted that when the state banned Styrofoam food packs in 2024, it also issued a 12-month notice to…
Lagos Taskforce storms Island, nabs 44 suspects in crime crackdown
According to Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, the raid was part of a larger strategy to…