The Lagos State Government says it apprehended 931 persons for waste management offences, inspected 2,251 sites, issued 1,711 contravention notices, and sealed 239 facilities as part of intensified environmental enforcement operations carried out across the state over the past year.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja.
According to Wahab, the ministry strengthened its Monitoring Enforcement and Compliance (MEC) operations during the review period to ensure adherence to environmental laws and sanitation standards.
“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,” he said.
The commissioner added that enforcement teams evacuated more than 650 tonnes of construction waste while also sustaining 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 said.
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Wahab also disclosed that Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency intensified environmental monitoring through the deployment of modern air quality 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.
He noted that the initiative was designed to improve air quality management, reduce pollution, and protect public health.
The commissioner further said cleaner fish processing technology was introduced at Ago Egun, Makoko, through the deployment of improved fish kilns aimed at reducing smoke emissions and protecting the health of 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.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu to strengthening environmental compliance and enforcement while deploying technology to improve environmental management in the state.
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