Earlier today, I led an extensive inspection tour of critical drainage infrastructure and flood mitigation projects across Lekki, Agungi, Ikota and Ajiran, and what we uncovered demands immediate and decisive action. The persistent flooding in Agungi despite the completion of major drainage infrastructure over two years ago has a clear cause. At Ajiran, we discovered that a land owning family deliberately blocked the outfall channel that was specifically designed to discharge stormwater by gravity into the Lagos Lagoon. I have directed that the outlet be reopened immediately in the overriding public interest. Let me state clearly: no individual or family has the right to obstruct natural watercourses or public drainage infrastructure regardless of their land titles. We are not taking anyone's land. We are simply restoring the channel to allow water to flow freely and protect thousands of residents from avoidable flooding.
At Megamond Estate in Ikota, we found that developers had illegally reclaimed part of the Ikota River and commenced construction without obtaining the necessary environmental and drainage approvals. Enforcement and abatement notices had been served previously but were ignored. From tomorrow morning, all illegal structures erected on reclaimed drainage alignments without approval in that estate will be removed. This action sends a clear message that Lagos will not tolerate encroachment on drainage channels or public infrastructure. I also reiterate that any development involving wetlands or water related projects must obtain an Environmental Impact Assessment and Wetland Clearance from the Ministry before any reclamation or construction begins. We do not care whose ox is gored. It is unfair to law abiding residents and unacceptable because it compromises public safety.
I urge every Lagosian to remain vigilant. The illegal activities we uncovered today came to our attention through whistleblowers. We investigated, verified, and acted. See something, say something - constructively. We are fully committed to a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.
๐จ๐ต The agreement between Chelsea and Granit Xhaka on personal terms is guaranteed.
Xhaka is driving the move personally as he wants #CFC, wants to reunite with Xabi Alonso and wants to live in London.
Deal depends on the clubs.
๐ฅ https://t.co/i1adjykerw
The LAWMA Intervention Team continued its overnight cleanup and waste evacuation exercise across strategic locations in Lagos State, covering Ikeja Along Beside Bridge, FAAN Shopping Complex, National Bus Stop (opposite Conoil, Ikeja), Mangoro Bus Stop, Shonaya, Mangoro Canal, Cement, Dopemu Bus Stop, Pako Bus Stop, Adealu BRT Bus Stop, Araromi Bus Stop, the Iyana Ipaja BRT Lane median, Ile Epo Fence, Oja Oba Bus Stop, and other parts of the state.
The exercise forms part of LAWMAโs sustained efforts to maintain a cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally sustainable Lagos through continuous waste clearance operations across the metropolis.
#CleanerLagos
Whoโs gonna win the World Cup? ๐๐
๐ซ๐ท France vs. Sweden ๐ธ๐ช
๐บ๐ธ USA vs. Bosnia ๐ง๐ฆ
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland vs. Algeria ๐ฉ๐ฟ
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa vs. Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands vs. Morocco ๐ฒ๐ฆ
๐ต๐น Portugal vs. Croatia ๐ญ๐ท
๐ช๐ธ Spain vs. Austria ๐ฆ๐น
๐ง๐ช Belgium vs. Senegal ๐ธ๐ณ
๐ง๐ท Brazil vs. Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
๐จ๐ฎ Ivory Coast vs. Norway ๐ณ๐ด
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico vs. Ecuador ๐ช๐จ
๐ฉ๐ช Germany vs. Paraguay ๐ต๐พ
๐ฆ๐ท Argentina vs. Cape Verde ๐จ๐ป
๐ฆ๐บ Australia vs. Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ
๐จ๐ด Colombia vs. Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England vs. DR Congo ๐จ๐ฉ
Historical World Cup for African teams. ๐โ๐ฟ
โ ๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
โ ๐จ๐ป Cape Verde
โ ๐จ๐ฎ Ivory Coast
โ ๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco
โ ๐ธ๐ณ Senegal
โ ๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana
โ ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt
โ ๐จ๐ฉ RD Congo
โ ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria
โ๐น๐ณ Tunisia
9๏ธโฃ/๐ teams have qualified to World Cup Round of 32 ๐๐พโจ
Ndi Igbo have been in Kano for centuries, why are we not demanding to be governor of Kano state? is it cos people there no follow una de do liberalism or progressiveness? Na only Lagos una de fight to lead cos most Yoruba are liberals.
We all know what we are doinng.
Dear Olaoye @akintollgate
Thank you for your feedback. As I often say, it is important to look beyond the clicks and social media traction and assess issues objectively. It appears the days of directing insults and attacks at me are behind us, and conversation has become more constructive. Well done.
TW
Earlier today, I was out in Surulere to personally inspect our monthly environmental sanitation cleanup.
Seeing residents working side by side with the Ministry of Environment teams to clear the drains and sweep the streets was very encouraging. We must always remember that keeping Lagos clean is a shared responsibility that directly protects our health and prevents flooding.
I know many of you are frustrated with current waste disposal issues, and I want to assure you that we are tackling this head-on. To fix this permanently, we are bringing in 150 new compactor trucks, deploying locally assembled tricycles for inner streets, and building facilities that will process thousands of tonnes of waste daily.
We are also actively supporting our PSP operators to overcome their current operational challenges.
Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to join us today. We are putting the right infrastructure in place, but we need your daily dedication to keep our neighborhoods safe and clean.
Our collective effort is what truly keeps Lagos moving forward.
so ur yoruba friends and the ones frolicking with you online wonโt enter ur dm & tell u that youโre not supposed to post this rubbish? itโs god that will punish all of you ๐คก