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The Lagos State Government on Tuesday applauded the pre-eminent roles teachers play in the mental and collective development of students, saying they help develop various learners’ skills amongst them. The Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Omobolaji Tajudeen Gaji stated this at the 2023 Annual Symposium Exercise for Environmental Bees Club Handlers held at Ikeja, adding that teachers helped students …

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab on Sunday issued a seven-day contravention notice to owners of buildings lying within the seven-metre setback on Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa all along the Ikota River. Wahab, alongside the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, directed the issuance of the …

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab on Friday stated that the Ministry is diligently organising and implementing a comprehensive action plan to tackle all the issues of the environment head-on. A statement signed by him noted that flooding, noise pollution, and the unlawful blockage of walkways represent critical challenges that impact the lives and livelihoods of …

  … Vows More Clampdown on Filthy Markets, Business Facilities The Lagos State Government has shut Ogba City Mall, Ikeja and Ajah Market, Etti-Osa, for sundry waste disposal offences. The exercise was carried out by the combined enforcement teams of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences, LASTMA and LAGSEC. Shanties and illegal …

… Removes Fences of Police, Mopol Barracks at Ribadu Road, Keffi The Drainage Enforcement and Compliance dept of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources (MOE & WR) on Thursday stepped up its enforcement to re-establish the drainage setback of the Awolowo Road Norman Williams Drainage channel by removing the fence of the Police Mopol Barracks on Ribadu Road and …

Lagos Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab on Sunday gave a go-ahead for the commencement of the removal of all fences within two meters of the Norman Williams, Awolowo and Ribadu roads drainage channel following the expiration of the grace period given to the property owners. Wahab spoke at Norman Williams Street, Ikoyi, during an inspection …

… Vows to Clampdown on Other Filthy Markets The Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba Rago Market, Ojo, having met some of the conditions set for reopening sealed markets in the state, following its closure last week for various environmental infractions. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who visited the market on Sunday for assessment, was …

… Says Residual Water on Coastline Will Recede Soon The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab on Friday allayed the fears of residents along the Ogun-Osun river bank following reports of flooding experienced in the areas with the assurance of the preparedness of the State to contain any eventuality that may arise with the intensity …

Following the incidence of flooding already being experienced in the Neighbourhood of Ajegunle and Kara as well as an additional alert issued by the Ogun Osun River Basin Authority on the operation of Oyan Dam for flood in September and  October, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday asked all residents of the Ogun River banks to relocate immediately. The affected …

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday rallied environmental groups to collaborate with it and explore innovative solutions to achieve environmental conservation. Speaking during a workshop organised for Coalition of Lagos Environmental Group (COLEG) at LCCI Building, Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji said the objective of the workshop is a commitment to the protection and preservation …