Tag: Tokunbo Wahab
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…
Lagos’ fierce crackdown: 1,141 Buildings demolished to prevent flood chaos
Wahab disclosed that out of 1,663 identified contraventions statewide, 1,141 structures had been demolished, with Alimosho topping the list —…
Lagos shuts down 13 major markets in Mile 12, Ketu over illegal waste disposal
Additionally, Owoseni Tundas Market and Oba Ogunjobi Market in Mile 12 were also sealed. Other markets and shops affected by…
Lagos sets up Ad-hoc pumping station at Adeniji Adele Underbridge
The choice of Adeniji Adele Underbridge for the pumping station was informed by the need not to disrupt the construction…
“Lagosians’ attitude to waste disposal must change”
Wahab said the state is in the process of decommissioning the dumpsites at Olusosun and Soulous III,
After 48-hour ultimatum: Lagos crushes illegal street trading in ruthless demolition operation
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation, stating that it aligns with the state’s resolve…
Lagos security guard caught dumping waste illegally, faces prosecution
According to Wahab, the facility manager claimed that the company was registered with a Private Sector Participant (PSP) for waste…
Caught in the act: Lagos busts illegal waste dumper in Egbeda
In response, Wahab emphasised the state’s zero-tolerance policy on environmental infractions, warning residents against indiscriminate waste disposal.
Urban crisis looms! Wahab urges Town Planners to enforce environmental laws
Wahab underscored the role of town planners in ensuring sustainable urban development, stating that their expertise in spatial planning, land…
Wahab, Mudi Africa inspire Boys with discipline Mantra at LBCI workshop
Addressing the participants, Wahab encouraged them to rise above their circumstances, remain disciplined, and stay committed to their goals.
Lagos reopens shut markets, issues 48-hour quit notice to traders in Idumota
Wahab explained that the inspection was conducted to assess the level of compliance following enforcement actions taken to restore the…
Lagos declares war on illegal structures, begins demolition Tuesday
Wahab also expressed concern over contractors dumping building materials on constructed drains, disrupting the flow of stormwater and damaging public…