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The Lagos State Government has sealed off a residence in TPDC Estate, Lekki, over illegal wastewater discharge that reportedly created serious health and environmental hazards in the community. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Complaint From Residents

Trouble began after a concerned resident shared a video online showing stagnant wastewater around the property. The resident alleged that improper disposal practices by the occupants were breeding mosquitoes and spreading illness within the neighborhood.
Government Swift Response

Reacting to the complaint, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the enforcement via his official X (Twitter) handle.

“Following the public complaint by @Bond_not_james, we have acted decisively at TPDC Estate. The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed off No. 11, Major Bolaji Ariyo Street, Off Afoluke Avenue, Lekki, Eti-Osa, for deliberate discharge of wastewater into the environment, causing public nuisance, pollution, and endangering human life,” Wahab stated.

Government’s Warning on Waste Disposal

Wahab further stressed that improper waste disposal remains a major threat to public health and the environment. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that Lagos remains clean, safe, and livable for all residents, warning that violators will face strict sanctions.

The action has sparked mixed reactions online, with many residents commending the swift intervention while others called for more consistent monitoring of estates and neighborhoods across the state.

stainzvill:
Lagos dey smell, smellos
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Validated:
Mr commissioner, did Lagos State Government provide sewage evacuation drains for waste water? Why seal off an estate if Government does not provide required infrastructure. Does LAWMA expect the residential property provide waste water drainage? Why do people pay taxes and tenement or land use charges?

Lagos is called MEGA city fir mouth. In every MEGA city, the authorities provide central drainage system in Lagos, individuals build their home, build their water supply system, provide their electricity, renovate their access roads, yet pay exhortation taxes. This needs to change. LAGOS TRULY SMELLS BEVAUSE GOVERNMENT IS MORE OF OWAMBE

SmartPolician:
Sealing off a business? Yes, I understand it.

But what does sealing off an estate mean?

Does it mean that the residents (families) should relocate elsewhere? With whose money?

Why not fine them and give them a week deadline/warning to fix the mess or be charged to court with options of imprisonment and fines?

Validated:
Mr commissioner, did Lagos State Government provide sewage evacuation drains for waste water? Why seal off an estate if Government does not provide required infrastructure. Does LAWMA expect the residential property provide waste water drainage? Why do people pay taxes and tenement or land use charges?

Lagos is called MEGA city fir mouth. In every MEGA city, the authorities provide central drainage system in Lagos, individuals build their home, build their water supply system, provide their electricity, renovate their access roads, yet pay exhortation taxes. This needs to change. LAGOS TRULY SMELLS BEVAUSE GOVERNMENT IS MORE OF OWAMBE

The Lagos State Government has sealed off a residence in TPDC Estate, Lekki,

Validated:
Mr commissioner, did Lagos State Government provide sewage evacuation drains for waste water? Why seal off an estate if Government does not provide required infrastructure. Does LAWMA expect the residential property provide waste water drainage? Why do people pay taxes and tenement or land use charges?

Lagos is called MEGA city fir mouth. In every MEGA city, the authorities provide central drainage system in Lagos, individuals build their home, build their water supply system, provide their electricity, renovate their access roads, yet pay exhortation taxes. This needs to change. LAGOS TRULY SMELLS BEVAUSE GOVERNMENT IS MORE OF OWAMBE

lexy2014:
Please read the first sentence of the article.

Is that not the first thing you should have done?

creolehunt:
His submission is apt.

What does it mean "sealing off a residemce"?

The Lagos State Government has sealed off a residence in TPDC Estate, Lekki

alphonsoolajide:
https://eyesoflagos.com/lagos-government-seals-lekki-residence-over-wastewater-pollution-photos/

alphonsoolajide:
https://eyesoflagos.com/lagos-government-seals-lekki-residence-over-wastewater-pollution-photos/

SmartPolician:
Sealing off a business? Yes, I understand it.

But what does sealing off an estate mean?

Does it mean that the residents (families) should relocate elsewhere? With whose money?

Why not fine them and give them a week deadline/warning to fix the mess or be charged to court with options of imprisonment and fines?

lexy2014:
I don't know. Pls tell me.

How is his submission apt?

Even without reading the article, are you saying that you do not know what a residence means?

Solsix:
So those guys will stay outside or what? As in you came back from church or mosque and you can't enter inside??

Validated:
Mr commissioner, did Lagos State Government provide sewage evacuation drains for waste water? Why seal off an estate if Government does not provide required infrastructure. Does LAWMA expect the residential property provide waste water drainage? Why do people pay taxes and tenement or land use charges?

Lagos is called MEGA city fir mouth. In every MEGA city, the authorities provide central drainage system in Lagos, individuals build their home, build their water supply system, provide their electricity, renovate their access roads, yet pay exhortation taxes. This needs to change. LAGOS TRULY SMELLS BEVAUSE GOVERNMENT IS MORE OF OWAMBE

SmartPolician:
Sealing off a business? Yes, I understand it.

But what does sealing off an estate mean?

Does it mean that the residents (families) should relocate elsewhere? With whose money?

Why not fine them and give them a week deadline/warning to fix the mess or be charged to court with options of imprisonment and fines?

alphonsoolajide:
https://eyesoflagos.com/lagos-government-seals-lekki-residence-over-wastewater-pollution-photos/