Lagos commissioner urges celebrities to stop supporting street urchins
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has called on celebrities and influencers to stop actions that encourage street urchins, known as agberos, in the state. Wahab made this appeal after being tagged in a video highlighting the activities of these street urchins. He noted that financial support from the public undermines government efforts to remove them from the streets. Wahab emphasized that public cooperation is crucial for maintaining order and safety in Lagos.
What we know
- Tokunbo Wahab urged celebrities, influencers, and the public to avoid supporting street urchins in Lagos.
- He stated that government efforts to remove street urchins are often undermined by financial support from the public.
- Wahab warned that such support encourages street urchins to return and view street life as lucrative.
- He stressed the need for collective responsibility to ensure a safer and cleaner Lagos.
- The Lagos State Government has recently intensified enforcement against street begging and environmental nuisance.
