*Applauded by Lagosians for prompt action

The Lagos State Government has earned the praises of residents of the state for its swift response after a street in Surulere area of the state, Akobi Crescent was flooded and overtaken by debris following a torrential rainfall.

The debris elicited concern from Lagosians who took to their social media handle to express their apprehension. However, within a few hours after the incident happened, officials of Lagos State Government and Visionscape, a globally acclaimed environmental utility group, moved their heavy-duty equipment to the flashpoint and quickly evacuated the tonnes of debris from the area.

Impressed by the quick response, many residents of the state took to their social media handle to show their appreciation.

Toyin Olufemi Bawaallah said on facebook after watching the video of the clean up exercise, “Good job. I am familiar with the area…..”

Another respondent, Azuka Jebose said, “Great rapid response by you guys. Governance is a two way street. The government must meet its responsibility to the people. We the people must also meet ours the  govt. Our mindset should change toward our involvement in cleaner society or environment. The earth does not belong to us. We belong to it. Our civic responsibilities to help government to help us cannot be over-emphasised. So next time you drink pure water satchet or bottle, discard wastes purposefully. We must help government to help us. Thanks for the rapid response”.

In his response, Alexis Onome-Egborge said, “Great to see the work is being done.”

In her comment on twitter, a lady, Victoria simply said, “Thanks to @AkinwunmiAmbode and Visionscape. Our streets are clean again, while Mayowa Balogun, also on twitter said, what happened (has) happened but I am happy with the response by the government.

The Lagos State Government said that working in conjunction with Visionscape, it has intensified activities aimed at clearing refuse from all illegal dumpsites spread across the State in an a special process tagged ‘Operation Deep Clean’.

The State’s Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare, in an interview, said the State Government would spare no efforts in ridding the state of all illegal dumpsites, which have been designated as environmental dark spots, assuring that such sites would be cleaned up in the next 60 days.

“Yes, I can confirm that we have commenced ‘Operation Deep Clean’ in partnership with Visionscape”, he said while affirming that this was why the state government was able to swiftly clear from the streets, the heaps of refuse which took over Akobi Crescent in Surulere after a heavy downpour.

“One thing I can assure Lagosians is that as a State Government, we are very determined to bequeath a clean, livable and flood-free environment to the people of this State,” Adejare said.

The State Government had sealed an integrated waste management services contract with Visionscape targeted at ending the perennial flooding confronting the State and ensuring a clean and livable environment. According to the contract spanning 10 years, Visionscape which specializes in providing turnkey solutions in areas of sanitation, energy and wastewater treatment, will be responsible for door-to-door waste collection services to households in the State.

Below is a picture taken after the Lagos State Government had evacuated the waste from the Street.

Read more via http://www.signalng.com/lagos-clears-huge-debris-flooded-surulere-within-hours-photos/

The power of social media cannot be overemphasized.

If we focus on one problem at a time and generate enough meaningful discussions on all the major social media channels and platforms on the problem, our voice shall be heard and appropriate action taken.

And then, on to the next problem.

Kudos to Ambode and his team but can't these plastic waste be recycled? The world has a plastic waste problem and the sooner we find a solution to it, the better. I read some reports some time ago about it and it was scary!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/plastic-waste-oceans_us_58fed37be4b0c46f0781d426

http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/1942996/hong-kongs-plastic-waste-epidemic-and-why-its-bad-news-all

https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-01-13/5-countries-dump-more-plastic-oceans-rest-world-combined

calberian:
The power of social media cannot be overemphasized.

If we focus on one problem at a time and generate enough meaningful discussions on all the major social media channels and platforms on the problem, our voice shall be heard and appropriate action taken.

And then, on to the next problem.

This is a temporary solution and like you said, the next problem might not be too far away. A more permanent solution must be found but in the mean time, we the citizens need to reduce our rapid generation of plastic waste by recycling even the ones we use in our homes. It'll save us money and an epidemic.

shukuokukobambi:


This is a temporary solution and like you said, the next problem might not be too far away. A more permanent solution must be found but in the mean time, we the citizens need to reduce our rapid generation of plastic waste by recycling even the ones we use in our homes. It'll save us money and an epidemic.

The problem, in the first place, was created by the citizens who dumped waste into drainages irresponsibly.

mbhs139:


The problem, in the first place, was created by the citizens who dumped waste into drainages irresponsibly.

Of course it's citizens and it's not only about those who drop in the drainage. The world has a plastic problem and it's manifesting even in developed regions of the world where they don't dump things indiscriminately like Nigerians. Plastics are non-biodegradable and always find their way to water bodies

https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-01-13/5-countries-dump-more-plastic-oceans-rest-world-combined

Personally, i made a decision to reduce the quantity of plastic, nylon etc i use. for instance take a nylon bag from home to buy things instead of picking a new one at the shop. It's little but if more people get sensitized like this, we might actually make a significant difference

The quick response is quite commendable but proactive measures should be put in place to curb it next time..



God bless you Ambode...

This is how a serious government ought to respond promptly to the impediments of development. Unlike Anambra government waiting for the federal government to come help them fill the 800 erosion sites in their states. Yet their gullible youths keep demanding biafra as if they can stand alone without the monthly allocation and support of the FG. Yoruba nation is the only region that can sustain itself if eventually the country breaks up. Yet Yoruba's remain patriotic while the so called easterners who can't even build a second Niger brigde on their own for decades will be screaming biafra or death while lagos is almost through with 4th mainland bridge. Nonsense

Sometimes u just say thank God when bad things happen to people


The people in that community are the enemy of their selves


Who throw all the take away rubber into the water channel in the 1st place

shukuokukobambi:


Of course it's citizens and it's not only about those who drop in the drainage. The world has a plastic problem and it's manifesting even in developed regions of the world where they don't dump things indiscriminately like Nigerians. Plastics are non-biodegradable and always find their way to water bodies

https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-01-13/5-countries-dump-more-plastic-oceans-rest-world-combined

Personally, i made a decision to reduce the quantity of plastic, nylon etc i use. for instance take a nylon bag from home to buy things instead of picking a new one at the shop. It's little but if more people get sensitized like this, we might actually make a significant difference

You are right bro. At the bold part, that's one thing I've learned today and will also inculcate into my house hold.

mbhs139:


You are right bro. At the bold part, that's one thing I've learned today and will also inculcate into my house hold.

Cheers bro

It is not just by clearing debris, people need to learn to keep their environment clean otherwise it will be back to square one.

Honestly Lagos state government need to put strict measures for defaults who dump refuse irresponsibly in drainage system to pay huge fine after taking them to psychiatric hospital and locking them at temp prison.

Just look at the horrible state of lagos streets in mainland due to nonchalant attitude of people.

Also, I hope Lagos state government speed up the waste management process to recycle the refuse for energy purposes.

Refuse filled with petroleum substance, bottles and nylon...

they can be easily reproduced"recycle" back into our society