Lagos Waste Reporter

... Vows to end environmental nuisance in Lagos markets Following series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos Mainland. Other markets that risk imminent shut-down for improper waste disposal and sundry environmental infractions include: Tejuosho Model Market Phase 1, Ladipo Market in Mushin, Anjorin Market, Irewolede Plank Market, Idi-Araba Obele Market, Oni Baba Market, Oba Morufu International Market, formerly known as Ejigbo Market, Ijora 7UP Market, Okeafa Plank Market, Ifelodun Fruit Market, Amukoko, among others. Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the Authority's decision to shut down the markets was arrived at, after several warnings about their noncompliance with the state's Environmental Protection Laws, which em

Lagos State Ministry of the Environment undertakes 2nd round of Inspection in 3 days.  Following more reports of areas affected by continous rainfalls, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab again led ministry officials to identified spots on Friday,  stating that Government is aware that  there's a lot to be done and would not relent in its effort to ensure the state is livable for all Mr Wahab who was in the company of the Special Adviser on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, Permanent Secretaries, Drainage Services and Water Resources, Olalekan Shodeinde and Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji said it is a major task to which the administration is committed. Areas visited include Rosellas channel on Lasu - Igando road, Oko Oloyun Channel also at Igando, Ikotun Busstop Primary Channel as well as Area G  Channel in Ogba to investigate the causes of Flooding and road degradation in the area towards bringing on boa

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab with the Special Adviser, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu and two Permanent Secretaries on Thursday undertook his first inspection of some on going drainage projects and channels in the state, asserting that special attention will be paid to heavily clogged up drains. Addressing newsmen who accompanied him at the end of the tour at Ilubirin Housing Estate, Mr. Wahab   urge residents to desist from unwholesome dumping of refuse in canals and drainage channels as well construction on drainage set backs and alignments. He reiterated the readiness of the present administration to proffer a lasting solution to the issue of flooding across the state, asking residents to be ready to play their part while bearing in mind that Lagos is a coastal city that is bound to experience flash flooding. “I will like to assure all residents that the government is not resting on its oars. We are determined to buil

Stakeholders in waste management, and environmental experts, on Tuesday urged Nigerians to invest in waste recycling management, especially plastics recovery towards growing a circular economy of the country. The waste management professionals and development experts included: Ambassador Obuesi Phillips, President/CEO, Lagos Waste Forum, Mr. Ola Oresanya, former Ogun state Environment commissioner, Mrs. Belinda Aderonike Odeneye, Board Chairperson, Lagos waste Forum, Mrs. Nwamaka Onyemelukwe, Director, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Coca Cola, Dr. Essien Nsuabia, Director-Circular Economy, LAWMA, Dr. Vanessa Lerato Phala, Director, ILO, Country for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Liaison office for ECOWAS, among others. They spoke at the fourth edition of Lagos Waste Forum in Alausa, Ikeja, submitting that Nigerians were yet to unlock the huge potential in the sector. Speaking at the occasion, Obuesi Phillips, in his opening