The Lagos State Government has urged Sand Miners and Dredgers in the State to be mindful of the impact of their activities on the environment and operate in manners that would prioritise the protection of the environment. This charge was given today by Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare, the State Commissioner for the Environment during in his address at the 2017 …

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare today marked the 90th post-humous birthday of his mother with tree planting and urges Lagos residents to imbibe the habit of planting trees to protect the environment. Adejare called on all residents, especially those living around the newly regenerated Ogba market to make tree planting a part of their lives …

The Lagos State Government today joined the rest of the world to mark the World Toilet Day by emphasizing the need to promote healthy sanitation practices among Lagosians. Speaking during at an event to mark the 2017 World Toilet Day at Ojodu-Berger Bus Terminus, the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare, maintained that the celebration brings to the …

…Insists Residents Stop Dumping Refuse In Drainage Channels …Says Reforms In Environment Sector Will Redefine Waste Management Lagos State Government on Sunday urged residents to remain calm and vigilant in the wake of the torrential rain experienced in the State in the last few days. State’s Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, who spoke after inspecting areas affected by …

The Lagos State government has warned all residents in the State of the consequences of the continuous heavy rainfall being experienced in most parts of Lagos on lives and properties. A release today by the State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Samuel Adejare, noted that the rainfall is bound to disrupt normal activities as well as have an untoward effect …

The Lagos Government has begun a sanitation intervention programme to address the challenges arising from the transition to a new solid waste management system in the State. A press statement issued by the Ministry of The Environment said the Sanitation Intervention Programme became necessary to ensure that no vacuum was created during the transition from the old waste management system …

The Lagos State Government has commenced a phased roll-out of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative with the launch of Marine Waste Collection, Mechanised Sweeping and inauguration of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) to engender a financially viable and technology driven waste management sector. Speaking at the event which held at the Agege Township Stadium, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said government embarked …

As part of preparation for the Year 2017 Tree Planting Day, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has held a “Walk for Tree” and an awareness seminar to highlight the importance of tree planting at the Epe Local Government Secretariat. Speaking at the One-Day seminar, the General Manager of the Agency, Mrs Abimbola Jijoho-Ogun said the sensitisation walk …

…Denies Flouting Court Order   The Lagos State Government on Tuesday clarified its position on why illegal shanties and unwholesome habitation were cleared around Ilado and seafront areas beside Freedom Road, in Lekki, Lagos. The Government said the Environment Ministry’s action was carried out in order to forestall an environmental disaster and another round of deadly skirmishes that led to …

…Denies Levy On Digging Of Bore-Holes For Domestic Purpose The Lagos State Government on Friday assured Lagosians that the new Environmental Protection and Management Law initiated by the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration was done in the overall interest of all Lagosians to ensure cleaner environment and public health safety in the State. In a press release signed by the Commissioner …