Environmental Pollution: LASG Seals Off Residential Property

 

By Saheed Afolabi

 

The Lagos State Ministry of Environmental and Water Resources have sealed off a residential property in Ago palace way, Okota for environmental pollution.

The residential property which is located at No.59, Ajoke Okusanya Street, Off Ago Palace Way, Okota was closed down by the government for pumping raw sewage into public drainage system which thereby caused inconvenience to other public users.

The Lagos commissioner of the ministry of environment and water resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab vowed that the government won’t relent in their efforts in clamping down on environmental polluters.

“Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources through Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), on Saturday 14th June 2025 sealed off a residential property at No.59, Ajoke Okusanya Street, Off Ago Palace Way, Okota, for pumping raw sewage from the septic tank

into the public drainage system.

“This act constitutes environmental pollution and a threat to public health.

“The State Government will not relent in clamping down on perpetrators of such acts in our effort to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment in the State.”