As the rains intensify, the Lagos State Government over the weekend convened a review meeting with operatives of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) charging them not to rest on their oars but to target improved service delivery for a flood-free Lagos Addressing all the operatives who assembled at the Blueroof Hall, LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab said the State recognizes the quantum of work the EFAG operatives are doing to free black spots and prevent flash flooding. He committed that the State would continue to provide the necessary logistics and support for the officials for the effective discharge of their duties. He said the EFAG team remains the pride of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources adding that EFAG was created to intervene in clearing black spots most especially for emergency abatement to ensure free flow of storm water. While commending the team for a j
The Lagos State Government on Friday appealed to residents to continue to maintain a cleaner environment as they celebrate the Ed-eil-Kabir this weekend. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, he reiterated that Lagosians should make the protection of the environment a priority during and after the salah celebration. Wahab, while wishing all Muslims a happy Sallah celebration, urged residents to respect the environment, bearing in mind that a lot of waste would be generated during the period and must be disposed of properly after bagging and placement at designated points for pick by PSP operators. "We must continue to police our environment, avoid littering our surroundings and drainages with wastes, and avoid dumping wastes on road medians, curbs, open spaces, and road setbacks with the assurance that our Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) officials are still committed to a cleaner Lagos and
