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LAGESC Wages War on Pollution, Destroys ₦5M Worth of Styrofoam Packs
Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), destroyed ₦5 million worth of seized Styrofoam packs in the Epe area of the state.
This exercise marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to eradicate the sales, usage, and distribution of banned Styrofoam and single-use plastics in the state.
Corps Marshal of the Agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd), emphasized the government’s zero-tolerance stance on environmental pollution, stating, “We are more than committed to reducing environmental infractions to the barest minimum.”
He urged market traders to cease selling and buying banned Styrofoam packs and warned against converting public spaces into sale points.
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In a related development, LAGESC, in collaboration with LASTMA and LAWMA, dislodged illegal occupants on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, removing obstructing trucks and vehicles, and clearing unwanted debris.
This joint effort aims to restore order and sanity to the environment, ensuring a cleaner and healthier Lagos for all.
The Lagos State Government remains resolute in its commitment to environmental sustainability, and this latest move sends a strong message to those perpetuating environmental pollution: “We will not tolerate it.”
As the state continues to grow and develop, it’s clear that environmental stewardship will remain a top priority.
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