The Lagos State Waste Water Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off unauthorized public toilets and bathrooms along Coastal Road, Ikate, Eti-Osa, as part of efforts to tackle environmental pollution and promote hygiene.
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the enforcement action via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
“The Lagos State Waste Water Management Office (@lswmomedia) on Tuesday 11th February, 2025, sealed off illegal public toilets and bathrooms along Coastal Road, Ikate, Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos, for constituting environmental nuisance,” Wahab stated.
Reaffirming the state’s zero-tolerance policy on environmental degradation, Wahab emphasized the health risks posed by unauthorized sanitation facilities. He added that the General Manager of LSWMO, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, urged residents to adopt proper hygiene practices for public health and environmental sustainability.
Ongoing Crackdown on Environmental Violations
The Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts against environmental violations in recent months. The crackdown targets illegal sewage disposal and unregulated public toilets.
In January 2025, LSWMO sealed off Ebute-Ero Market Block N for illegally channeling sewage into public drains. A public toilet under the Leventis Bridge, Apongbon, was also shut down for discharging untreated sewage into the lagoon. Additionally, the Optimum Exposure Media Control Room was resealed for similar offenses.
Improving Sanitation Infrastructure
Beyond enforcement, the Lagos State Government is investing in sanitation infrastructure. In November 2024, it approved the construction of 100 new public toilets across the state to combat open defecation.
This initiative aims to provide accessible sanitation facilities in every Local Government and Local Council Development Area, ensuring cleaner and healthier communities while reinforcing the state’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
