The Lagos State Government has sealed Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1 for allegedly violating waste management regulations.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the action on Wednesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Wahab, “Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps #LAGESCOfficial in collaboration with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority #Lawma_gov sealed up Dowen College in Lekki over indiscriminate waste disposal.”
The enforcement came a day after Wahab shared a video showing officials of the Environmental Sanitation Corps arresting an unidentified man for alleged improper waste disposal. In the clip, the man admitted he was employed by Dowen College, prompting authorities to trace the violation back to the school.
“This waste was traced to Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1. Such disregard for environmental laws is unacceptable.
“Corps Marshal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has been directed to proceed with sealing the premises.
“We will not hesitate to take firm action against any institution or organisation that violates our waste management regulations.
“Lagos must remain clean, safe and healthy for all residents, and enforcement will continue without compromise,” Wahab stated.
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