For Fear Of Cholera Outbreak, Lagos Seals Residential Building For Lack Of Sanitary Toilet

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off a residential building without a proper sanitary toilet on Adesosu Street, Otubu, in Agege area of Lagos.

The Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday.

Wahab wrote, “The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) in continued demonstration of its commitment to a sustainable environment, proper sanitation and public health safety in the State has sealed off a residential property on Adedosu Street, Otubu, Agege.”

He noted that the operation was carried out following the receipt of a complaint from concerned citizens.

He added, “The bungalow with over 10 rooms has no sanitary toilet facilities but dilapidated pit latrines filled with exposed faecal matter.

“According to the General Manager, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, who led the compliance team to the property, the Lagos State Government cannot afford the occurrence of another cholera outbreak in the State.”

The Commissioner, therefore, advised citizens to embrace proper sanitation and hygiene practices to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

In another post, Hon. Wahab stated, “In response to a complaint made by a concerned Lagosian about the State of security around Obanikoro Bus Stop, the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), conducted a clearance operation around the area, arrested 8 miscreants with substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other hard drugs.”

He added that the miscreants have been profiled and will be charged to court according to the relevant laws of the State.