- Alebiosu issued a stern warning to dredging operators, emphasizing that failure to adhere to the laws governing dredging activities in Lagos State will lead to severe penalties, including the complete shutdown of non-compliant sites.
- He said Lagos State Government remains committed to streamlining dredging operations to meet international standards, ensuring that the region’s environment is safeguarded while promoting sustainable development within the waterfront infrastructure sector
In a recent move to tackle environmental degradation and promote sustainable development, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has launched a massive crackdown on illegal dredging operations across the state’s coastal regions.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the crackdown was led by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, the enforcement operation has resulted in the shutdown of multiple illegal dredging sites, arrests of suspected operators, and issuance of stop-work orders to non-compliant dredgers.
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Alebiosu issued a stern warning to dredging operators, emphasizing that failure to adhere to the laws governing dredging activities in Lagos State will lead to severe penalties, including the complete shutdown of non-compliant sites.
Addressing claims that dredging is a primary cause of environmental degradation in the state, Alebiosu highlighted the importance of conducting dredging activities within legal boundaries to protect roads, public infrastructure, and wetlands.
He said Lagos State Government remains committed to streamlining dredging operations to meet international standards, ensuring that the region’s environment is safeguarded while promoting sustainable development within the waterfront infrastructure sector.
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“The Lagos State Government’s clampdown on illegal dredgers is a significant step towards protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development in the state. We will continue to carry out surveillance and raids across the coastal areas to ensure that the activities of a few don’t impact the lives of law-abiding citizens negatively”. Alebiosu stated.
