Lagos Seals 239 Facilities, Arrests 931 People Over Environmental Infractions

As part of intensified environmental monitoring, enforcement and compliance operations, the Lagos State government, in one year, has apprehended 931 people for waste management offences, inspected 2,251 sites, issued 1,711 contravention notices and sealed 239 facilities.

The state’s commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this yesterday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa.

Wahab said the ministry’s Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance (MEC) operations were strengthened during the review period to ensure stricter adherence to environmental laws and sanitation standards across Lagos.

“Through the monitoring and enforcement drive of the agency, 931 persons were apprehended for waste management offences, 2,251 sites were inspected, 1,711 contravention notices were issued, and 239 sites were sealed,” Wahab said.

The commissioner added that enforcement teams also evacuated more than 650 tonnes of construction waste while sustaining public awareness campaigns on construction, demolition and disaster waste management.

“The Agency evacuated 650+ tonnes of construction waste and sustained awareness on construction, demolition and disaster waste through stakeholder engagement in collaboration with Waste Care Solutions,” he stated.

Wahab further disclosed that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) intensified environmental monitoring by installing modern air-quality monitoring systems across the state.

“The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on its part completed 114 installations of Air Quality Sensors and the rehabilitation of Air pollution abatement facilities across the State,” he said.

According to him, the environmental monitoring initiative was aimed at improving air quality management, reducing pollution and safeguarding public health.

He explained that cleaner fish processing technology was also introduced at Ago Egun, Makoko, through the deployment of improved fish kilns to curb smoke emissions and enhance the well-being of local processors.

“In addition, cleaner fish processing technology was introduced at Ago Egun, Makoko through the deployment of an improved fish kiln, which has helped to reduce smoke emissions, improve air quality, and protect the health of local processors,” Wahab stated.

The commissioner stressed that the Sanwo-Olu administration remained committed to strengthening environmental compliance, deploying modern technology, and intensifying enforcement efforts to ensure a cleaner, healthier Lagos.