- Five offenders convicted for illegal waste dumping in Ibeju-Lekki.
- Court orders cleanup, fine of ₦15,000 each, and registration with licensed waste management authority.
- Local Government reaffirms zero tolerance for environmental law violations.
In a decisive move to uphold environmental sustainability, five offenders — Akaa Isaac, Abiodun Lawal, Mwughoro Precious, Joshua Oloruntoba, and Ibrahim Atiku — have been convicted for illegal dumping of waste at the Shapati area of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the culprits were arraigned before the Magistrate Court, Magbon-Alade, where they pleaded guilty to charges in violation of Section 115(4) of the Environmental Management Protection Law.
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Delivering judgment, the court ordered the offenders to clean up the affected area, pay a fine of ₦15,000 each, and register with a licensed waste management authority within 48 hours. Failure to comply would attract a one-month jail term.
Speaking on the development, the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, reiterated his administration’s strict policy on indiscriminate waste disposal.
“This judgment sends a clear message that Ibeju-Lekki will not tolerate any act that undermines our commitment to a cleaner and healthier environment,” he said.
A resident of Shapati, Mrs. Adetoun Balogun, commended the move, describing it as a wake-up call to residents.
“It is about time people understood that indiscriminate dumping of refuse affects everyone.
I commend the local government for taking this bold step,” she stated.
Another resident, Mr. Olalekan Shittu, emphasized the importance of compliance.
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“Keeping our environment clean is not just the government’s responsibility; it is a duty for every citizen,” he added.
This judgment reinforces the zero-tolerance stance of the council under Hon. Olowa’s leadership and encourages residents to adopt proper waste management practices.
