Preparatory to the planned resumption of terminal class students, the Lagos State Government has intensified the periodic fumigation/decontamination of all public secondary schools. A press release by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mrs. Aderonke Odeneye on Saturday stated that majority of the public secondary schools in the six educational districts have been reached.  While adding that the exercise …

 …Warns against the Sale of Rams on Highways, Parks, MediansThe Lagos State Government on Tuesday charged residents to be mindful of a clean environment as they celebrate the Ed-eil-Kabir on Friday.A release signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello,  reiterated the need for Lagosians to demonstrate utmost love for their environment as they celebrate …

Lagos State Government on Thursday urged residents of four Local Government Areas (LGAs), namely Lagos Mainland, Mushin, Ibeju-Lekki and Ikorodu, with a high probability of flood risk during this raining season to be alert. A statement issued on Thursday by the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, emphasised that the four listed …

The quest to ensure a flood free Lagos continues as members of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources clean the Adeniran Ogunsanya drains towards Shitta Bus stop on Thursday. 

… Urges Adequate Preparation For Heavy Downpour In July, September Lagos State Government, on Friday, sympathised with residents adversely affected or displaced by the torrential rainfall in the last few days. A statement issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, condoled residents whose property were damaged and those displaced by the flash flood after the rains. “Lagos …

 (L-R): Special Adviser to the Governor on Drainage, Engr. Joe Igbokwe; Director, Drainage Construction, Engr. Ganiu Ajadi; Resident Engr. Yetunde Okanlawon; Hon. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello and Director, Drainage Enforcement and Compliance, Engr. Mohamood Adegbite during the inspection of Akin Adesola/ Karimu Kotun Drainage Collector, Victoria Island Lagos over the weekend. The Lagos State Government has ordered …

The Lagos State Government, on Sunday, attributed the refuse on Akobi Crescent in Surulere after the recent rainfall to ongoing dredging work in the area. A statement issued today by the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, in reaction to the video trending on social media, stated that the convergence was due to dredging of system 6c downstream from …

The Lagos State Government on Friday renewed calls for stimulating action to Conserve Biological Diversity towards preserving and protecting the earth. Speaking at a virtual Conference to mark the year 2020 World Environment Day, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello stated that biodiversity represents a critical part of the natural environment He explained biodiversity as an essential …

 L-R  Special Adviser on Drainage Engr. Joe Igbokwe, Permanent Secretary Office of Drainage Services Lekan Shodehinde, Hon. Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources Tunji Bello and Director Drainage Maintenance Engr. Henry Johnson during the inspection tour of Kusenla Collector Drain at Lekki Lagos on Sunday   L-R  Special Adviser on Drainage Engr. Joe Igbokwe, Permanent Secretary Office of Drainage Services Lekan Shodehinde, Hon. …

As part of continuing measures to control the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has commenced the periodic disinfection of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies Statewide. A statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello explained that the exercise was part of the resumption protocols for the gradual opening of government offices within and outside …