The Lagos State Government has intensified waste evacuation and environmental sanitation efforts across key parts of the state as part of its commitment to maintaining a cleaner and healthier environment.
The exercise, carried out by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Intervention Team, targeted several locations known for persistent waste accumulation and illegal dumping.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a post on his official X handle on Friday, describing the operation as part of LAWMA’s sustained campaign to eliminate waste black spots across Lagos.
According to him, the cleanup covered several locations, including Oja Oba Market in Ketu, the GLO BRT Terminal at Ikorodu Garage, Kodesoh Under Bridge, Onosa Median, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki, Surulere, and other parts of the state.
“Earlier today, the LAWMA Intervention Team continued its waste evacuation and cleanup operations across key locations in Lagos State, including opposite Oja Oba Market, Ketu; GLO BRT Terminal, Ikorodu Garage; Kodesoh Under Bridge; Onosa Median; Awoyaya; Ibeju-Lekki; Surulere; and other parts of the State,” Wahab wrote.
He added that the ongoing exercise is aimed at clearing waste black spots, improving environmental sanitation, and creating a cleaner and healthier environment for residents.
“The ongoing intervention is part of LAWMA’s sustained efforts to clear waste black spots, improve environmental sanitation, and maintain a cleaner, healthier Lagos,” he said.
Wahab stressed that the cleanup campaign is continuous and called on residents to support the government’s efforts by embracing proper waste disposal practices.
“Residents are encouraged to support these efforts by disposing of their waste only through approved channels and refraining from indiscriminate dumping,” he added.