The Lagos State Government has sealed Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1 for allegedly violating waste management regulations.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the action on Wednesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps #LAGESCOfficial in collaboration with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority #Lawma_gov sealed up Dowen College in Lekki over indiscriminate waste disposal,” Wahab wrote.
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The enforcement followed an earlier update by the commissioner on Tuesday, where he posted a video showing operatives apprehending a man for allegedly flouting waste disposal rules. The man reportedly admitted to working with Dowen College, leading officials to trace the offence to the school.
“This waste was traced to Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1. Such disregard for environmental laws is unacceptable.
“Corps Marshal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has been directed to proceed with sealing the premises.
“We will not hesitate to take firm action against any institution or organisation that violates our waste management regulations.
“Lagos must remain clean, safe and healthy for all residents, and enforcement will continue without compromise,” Wahab stated.
