Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources

Vision: A flood-free hygienic and beautiful Lagos.

Mission: To foster a clean, healthy and sustainable environment for the well being of the citizenry...

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

Apply now and be part of the movement shaping a sustainable Lagos.
Be the change, Lead the future.

Click the link to register for the pre-launch webinar
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[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

Got an idea to make Lagos greener, cleaner and more resilient?
This is your moment to rise, to lead and to show the world that climate action starts here. This is your chance to lead the change! The future is in YOUR hands!

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[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

The Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, is calling for bold, youth-led projects that drive climate actions and build a more resilient Lagos.

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[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

First Lady of Lagos State, Dr.(Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Leads Environmental Sanitation Exercise at Ibeju-Lekki.

[Jubril A. Gawat @Mr_JAGs]

LAGOS FLOOD UPDATE !!!!

Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat and other Senior State and Local Government officials today visited different areas in Eti Osa and Ibeju Lekki Local Government Areas where all the overflow from the heavy rainfall goes through to the Lagoon and other channels.

Mr Governor started the journey from Ogombo area, where all the water flows into the Ikota River.

He visited the Monastery Road, Sangotedo.

Mr Governor also visited the Gbetu, Iwerekun Community at the back of Mayfair Garden Estate, where work is already ongoing but other upgraded infrastructure is needed.

Finally Mr Governor visited the Chevron axis where a channel that was blocked is now open to resolve flood issues around Ajiran, Osapa London, Orchid, VGC and other areas.

Mr Governor spoke to the pressmen and assured Lagosians that more will continue to be done to mitigate issues surrounding the natural heavy rainfall and other canal/drainage issues across the State.

#LagosFlood
#GreaterLagosRising

@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @tokunbo_wahab @Olowajaja

[Tokunbo Wahab @tokunbo_wahab]

I had a quick-fire interview with @NigeriainfoFM on flooding, sanitation, waste management and the challenges facing Lagos.

#AGreaterLagosRising

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

...Managing Director LAWMA Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin as well as Directors from the Ministry.

Signed
Kunle Adeshina,
Director
Public Affairs
MOE&WR,
1st July, 2026

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[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

There is no justification for indiscriminate waste disposal," he said.
The Commissioner also disclosed that the State Government was intensifying sanitation enforcement across markets, warning that market leaders and traders must take responsibility for maintaining clean..
12/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

...Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services Gaji Omobolaji, Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services Engr Mahamood Adegbite, Lagos State Taskforce Chairman, CSP Adebayo Akerele, ...
17/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

"It does not reflect positively on us as a people when waste generated in our homes is dumped on road medians and other public places. Residents should patronise their PSP operators and immediately report any failure in service delivery to LAWMA.

11/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

He encouraged residents to report any failure in waste collection by PSP operators to the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), assuring them that service providers are obligated to render efficient services.

10/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

...to adopt responsible waste disposal practices by patronising their assigned Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste operators, stressing that indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roads, medians and other public spaces remains unacceptable.

9/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

"We will continue to patrol this stretch and ensure that those dislodged do not return; This median has been reserved for the rail project, and it must be protected for that purpose," he added.

Addressing environmental sanitation, Wahab urged residents...

8/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

He stated that the continued occupation of the median by traders could no longer be tolerated, describing the development as an abuse of critical public infrastructure constructed with taxpayers' money.

According to him, "This is a major highway built with public funds.

5/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

The Commissioner explained that the wide road median was deliberately designed to accommodate the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project and warned that the State Government would sustain regular monitoring and enforcement to prevent a return of illegal occupants.

7/19

[Lagos Min of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE]

For years, we have repeatedly engaged those occupying the median and consistently pushed them back from the Okokomaiko end to Orile; Enough is enough. We are determined to permanently clear this corridor and ensure that it remains free from all forms of encroachment."

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