- Lagos Govt Raises Concern Over Noise, Waste, Illegal Conversions in Ikeja GRA
- Wahab warned that such activities pose serious environmental and security risks if left unchecked
- Banire assured the government of the residents’ association’s readiness to support enforcement efforts and encourage compliance within the estate
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over a growing wave of environmental violations in Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA), warning that stricter enforcement of regulations will be implemented to address the trend.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this following a meeting with the Ikeja GRA Residents Association.
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According to a statement shared on his official platform, the commissioner met with executives of the association led by Muiz Banire to discuss the increasing infractions and explore possible solutions.
Wahab highlighted several concerns, including street trading, noise pollution, poor waste disposal practices, and the conversion of residential properties into commercial spaces.
He warned that such activities pose serious environmental and security risks if left unchecked.
“These infractions pose serious environmental and security risks that must be addressed decisively,” the statement noted.
The commissioner emphasised the need for strict enforcement of existing environmental laws, particularly those relating to waste management, noise control, and compliance with approved urban planning regulations.
He added that failure to enforce these rules could undermine environmental governance and urban order across the state.
In response, Banire assured the government of the residents’ association’s readiness to support enforcement efforts and encourage compliance within the estate.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources were also present at the meeting.
