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”Enforcement of ban on single-use plastic begins soon’

”Enforcement of ban on single-use plastic begins soon’

Full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastic will begin soon in Lagos State. The government, at the weekend, hosted the Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance (FBRA) to discuss modalities for the initiative. The meeting

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Lagos to produce 100m gallons of water daily, says commissioner

Lagos to produce 100m gallons of water daily, says commissioner

Lagos State will generate about 100 million gallons of water daily when the laying of pipes for its major water works is completed, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has said. He

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Lagos to demolish illegal markets, shanties on Cele/Ijesha drainage

Lagos to demolish illegal markets, shanties on Cele/Ijesha drainage

The Lagos State government yesterday ordered traders operating illegal markets/shanties on System 6C drainage channel setback and alignment at Odo – Ashimawu, Cele Bus Stop, on the Apapa Oshodi Expressway, to vacate following the expiration

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Urban regeneration: Wahab inspects drainages,  collectors

Urban regeneration: Wahab inspects drainages, collectors

Plans to reconstruct and regenerate major drains and collectors on Lagos Island began at the weekend with a visit by officials of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to inspect alignments for the

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Harness technology to improve operations, Sanwo-Olu urges market leaders

Harness technology to improve operations, Sanwo-Olu urges market leaders

Wife of the Lagos State Governor Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged market leaders to harness technology to develop market operations, ensure proper waste management and hygiene, towards a sustainable environment. Mrs. Sanwo-Olu, who is Chairman

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Wahab preaches good sanitation, hygiene at Yuletide

Wahab preaches good sanitation, hygiene at Yuletide

The Lagos State government as enjoined residents to embrace good sanitation practices during and after the Yuletide to ensure a sustainable environment. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab made this appeal in

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Wahab: sustainable environment achievable through collective effort

Wahab: sustainable environment achievable through collective effort

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab has restated the need for all local government areas to support the state government to address environmental challenges through continuous enforcement and sustained advocacy.

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Wahab: we’ll build a resilient Lagos, eliminate open defecation

Wahab: we’ll build a resilient Lagos, eliminate open defecation

By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State government has promised to intensify efforts at building a resilient city by eliminating open defecation and prioritising good sanitation practices across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources

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Lagos reaffirms commitment to addressing flash flooding

Lagos reaffirms commitment to addressing flash flooding

By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State government has again reaffirmed its commitment to finding permanent solutions to flash flooding, and reclaiming the environment from infractions. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab stated

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Sanwo-Olu’s wife preaches proper waste management in markets

Sanwo-Olu’s wife preaches proper waste management in markets

By Oyebola Owolabi Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advocated for proper waste management, especially in markets, to ensure a cleaner Lagos and better living for residents. Mrs. Sanwo-Olu spoke at