Lagos prosecutes thousands for illegal waste dumping
Lagos State has prosecuted over 4,000 residents for dumping waste in unauthorised locations. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, expressed concern over ongoing violations of environmental laws. He highlighted the state’s efforts to enforce regulations and improve waste management. The government is also working on expanding landfill capacity to address the growing waste challenge.
What happened
- Over 4,000 people have been prosecuted for dumping refuse on roadsides, drainage channels, and medians in Lagos State in the last 12 months.
- Tokunbo Wahab emphasised that enforcement is central to the Clean Lagos strategy and that violators face legal consequences.
- The government is developing new landfill sites in Epe, Oke-Oso, and Erekete in Badagry to enhance waste management infrastructure.
- Wahab noted improvements in recent weeks due to stricter oversight of waste operators and increased support from LAWMA.
- According to a report by PUNCH Metro in December 2025, Lagos generates over 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily.
