Waste dumping continues along Agege railway despite clean-up efforts
Despite repeated clean-up operations, illegal dumping of refuse remains a persistent issue along the Agege railway corridor in Lagos. Residents and officials have expressed concerns about the environmental and health risks posed by the heaps of waste. Oyeniran Prince, a local government official, noted that the problem has lasted for nearly two years, with railway workers regularly clearing the area. Other residents, including Joshua Osagie, Adewale Akinyemi, and Grace Oladipo, acknowledged some improvements but stressed that more needs to be done to stop the dumping.
What happened
- Heaps of refuse, including plastic and household waste, are still found along the Agege railway corridor despite regular clearance by Nigerian Railway Corporation workers.
- Oyeniran Prince stated that dumping has persisted for almost two years and is not the responsibility of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority.
- Residents like Joshua Osagie and Grace Oladipo said the situation has improved, but the problem is not fully resolved.
- Adewale Akinyemi highlighted health risks and called for both residents and authorities to take greater responsibility.
- NRC spokesperson Callistus Unyimadu said the corporation clears waste regularly but blamed passersby for recurring dumping and mentioned possible involvement of security personnel to address the issue.
