The Lagos of State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off a Public Toilet at Under bridge by Leventis Bus-Stop, Apongbon for deliberate discharging of untreated sewage into the Lagoon.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources of the state, Tokunbo Wahab announced the development in a post on his official X handle on Friday.
He wrote: “In demonstration of its commitment to sustainable environment, proper sanitation and public health safety in the State in line with EMPL 2017, on Friday 24th January, 2025, sealed off a Public Toilet at Under bridge by Leventis Bus-Stop, Apongbon for deliberate discharging of untreated sewage into the Lagoon and Illegal Construction of Public Toilet, and Ebute-Ero Market Block N, for channeling sewage pipes into public drains and construction of septic tank on walk way”.
Wahab disclosed that the agency also resealed Optimum Exposure Media Control Room for deliberate discharging of untreated sewage into the Lagoon and other environmental nuisance.
“The Lagos State Government reiterates that the State has Zero tolerance for environmental pollution and degradation. Citizens are advised to embrace proper hygiene practices to enhance public health and environmental sustainability”, the commissioner said.
