The Lagos State Government has intensified waste evacuation efforts across the state following the recent build-up of refuse in some communities.
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Thursday June 18.
Sanwo-Olu said he had directed relevant agencies to immediately scale up waste clearance operations in affected areas. According to him, the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources are working to address the situation.
The governor urged residents to support ongoing efforts by disposing of waste properly and refraining from dumping refuse on roads and in drainage channels.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for all residents.
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