Lagos Taskforce Intensifies Monitoring Of Environmental Sanitation Exercise
By Trek Africa Newspaper
In line with its statutory mandate to rid Lagos State of environmental infractions and public nuisances, the Lagos State Taskforce today undertook a statewide monitoring and enforcement operation to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law of 2017.
The exercise, which commenced in the early hours of the day, was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who supervised operations across identified hotspots with a history of environmental violations.
Areas visited during the monitoring exercise included Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja, Abule-Egba, the Abattoir in Agege, Iyana-Oworo, Lagos Island, Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Ijora Causeway, Ijora Underbridge, Iddo, and other parts of the State. While there was notable compliance in terms of restricted vehicular movement and commercial activities, the Chairman observed that some residents failed to actively participate in the sanitation exercise.
At Ile-Epo, the Chairman commended transport union members for taking responsibility in cleaning their surroundings, motor parks, and garages, encouraging sustained participation.
In a related development, Taskforce operatives arrested over 50 suspected miscreants and street urchins along the Lekki-Epe Expressway for disturbing public peace and attempting to exploit the restriction period to perpetrate criminal activities. Some of the suspects were also implicated in acts posing threats to public infrastructure, including billboards and road signage. All suspects will be charged to court accordingly.
The monthly environmental sanitation exercise forms part of the Lagos State Government’s renewed efforts to curb indiscriminate dumping of refuse, open defecation, street trading, and other environmental violations, with the goal of fostering a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.
The Agency emphasized that active citizen participation, alongside consistent enforcement by Taskforce operatives and other relevant agencies, remains critical to achieving lasting environmental sanity across the State.
CSP Adetayo Akerele reiterated that violators of environmental sanitation laws will be prosecuted in accordance with the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law of 2017.
Speaking at Ile-Epo in Oke-Odo LCDA, the Chairman also addressed youths in the area, urging them to actively participate in future sanitation exercises and desist from engaging in street football during sanitation hours. He stressed the importance of cleanliness in community development and called on young people to take ownership of their environment.
The Lagos State Government remains committed to a zero-tolerance stance on environmental nuisances, as part of broader efforts to make Lagos a cleaner, safer, and more livable city for all.
Gbadeyan Abdulraheem
Director, Public Affairs
Lagos State Taskforce
