Shops sealed in Lagos for illegal roadside waste dumping
Several shops and business premises along the Tejuosho-Ojuelegba corridor have been sealed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority for indiscriminate waste dumping. LAWMA took this action after repeated warnings and ongoing non-compliance by traders. According to Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the move aims to restore environmental order and protect public health. The affected shops will remain closed until full compliance with sanitation requirements is achieved.
What happened
- LAWMA sealed shops and market stalls for dumping refuse on road medians, violating environmental laws.
- The enforcement was carried out by the agency’s Waste Investigation Surveillance and Enforcement team after multiple warnings.
- Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin emphasized that public spaces are not designated waste disposal points and warned of continued enforcement.
- Traders and residents are urged to use assigned waste operators and dispose of waste responsibly.
- LAWMA will maintain a mix of public education and strict enforcement to improve environmental compliance in Lagos.
