By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan The Lagos State Government, on May 18, 2025, announced that full enforcement of the ban on the use and distribution of single-use plastics (SUPs) would commence statewide on July 1, 2025. According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, “The decision to ban single-use Read More…
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Woman arrested for assaulting LAGESC official over expressway crossing
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), commonly known as KAI, has confirmed the apprehension of a woman accused of assaulting one of its officials for enforcing regulations regarding expressway crossings. According to the Agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Lukman Ajayi, the arrest occurred on Tuesday around 12:45 p.m. at Ile-Epo along the Ikeja/Iyana-Ipaja expressway, where the Read More…
Eight Held and Brought to Trial for Risky Highway Crossing at Ojota
In a determined move to reinforce safety measures and discourage pedestrians from disregarding designated footbridges, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has apprehended and subsequently arraigned eight individuals for recklessly crossing a highway in the Ojota district of the state. This initiative underscores the importance of adhering to safety protocols and utilising the provided pedestrian Read More…
LAGESC engages Badagry market men and women on sanitation, seeks compliance
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, has made a passionate appeal to market leaders within Badagry Division to prevail on their members to ensure total compliance with the State’s Environmental Law especially as it relates to proper waste disposal, clearing of drainages and maintaining holistic cleanliness in the markets. Dr. Omobolaji Gaji, Permanent Secretary, Office Read More…




