In a bid to restore cleanliness to housing estates and other parts of the state, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has reiterated its readiness to promote hygienic environment. This restoration, according to the Corps Marshal of the agency, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (retd), in a statement issued on Wednesday, will be through constant monitoring of Read More…
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Iru land is committed to environmental, national development – Oba Lawal
The Oniru of Iru Land, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, says the Kingdom is committed to national, environmental and security development for the growth and progress of Lagos State and Nigeria. Lawal made this known when the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi paid him a courtesy visit Read More…
Impending flood: LASG urges residents in 4 LGAs to relocate
PICTURE ABOVE:CREDIT: AFP Lagos State Government has urged residents of four local government areas to relocate from a highly probable flood risk expected between now and September. Mr Tunji Bello, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, made the appeal in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Bello said that should the residents fail to relocate, Read More…
Lagos Govt orders removal of shanties near drainage channels
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, has directed officials in the ministry not to compromise in clearing shanties to ensure proper flow of water through drainage in the state before June 19. Bello gave the directive during an inspection of the ongoing drainage clearance organised by the Lagos State Government on Read More…
LAWMA reaffirms collaboration with Environment Ministry, stakeholders for cleaner Lagos
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and other stakeholders to achieve a cleaner Lagos. Its Acting Managing Director, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, made the disclosure at a media parley in Lagos on Thursday. Odumboni said the authority had been having continuous dialogue with Read More…