Eti-Osa East Tackles Waste Dumping, Flood Risks
The Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has intensified its environmental sanitation campaign, launching a large-scale enforcement and sensitisation exercise aimed at tackling illegal waste disposal and reducing the growing threat of flooding during the peak of the rainy season.
The operation, spearheaded by the Head of Administration, Mr. S.S. Shipe, on behalf of Executive Chairman Hon. Samson Agunbiade, saw council officials, supervisors, and staff members embark on an extensive tour across communities within the LCDA to address environmental concerns and encourage residents to maintain cleaner surroundings.
During the exercise, officials engaged directly with residents, urging them to take responsibility for their immediate environment while highlighting the dangers posed by indiscriminate refuse dumping. The team also participated in the removal of waste from several black spots where heaps of garbage had accumulated, creating both environmental and public health concerns.
Particular attention was given to major roads and drainage channels that had become clogged with illegally dumped refuse. The council noted that blocked drains remain one of the leading causes of flash flooding in the area, especially during periods of heavy rainfall.
The exercise received additional support from a supervisory team from the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, led by Deputy Director Adedoyin Lasisi. The ministry officials provided technical guidance and recommendations on sustainable waste management practices, as well as strategies to curb recurring environmental violations across the LCDA.
Speaking during the operation, Mr. Shipe stressed the urgency of changing residents’ attitudes toward waste disposal, warning that continued disregard for environmental regulations could have serious consequences for the community.
“As a coastal area, Eti-Osa is particularly vulnerable to flooding. When drains are blocked by refuse, the effects are felt by everyone through flooded roads, damaged property, health risks, and disruptions to livelihoods,” he said. “Residents must become more conscious of their actions and work collectively to protect the environment.”
The council administration reiterated that environmental sanitation is a shared responsibility and warned that enforcement efforts would be strengthened in the coming weeks. It added that individuals caught dumping waste in unauthorized locations or violating environmental laws would face appropriate sanctions.
With rainfall intensifying across Lagos, the LCDA said the campaign forms part of broader efforts to safeguard lives, protect infrastructure, and promote a cleaner, healthier environment for residents.
