- Maiyegun-Lekki Beach Undergoing Clearance Operation – Wahab
- Wahab explained that the operation forms part of the government’s sustained campaign against illegal encroachments
- Described the Maiyegun-Lekki axis as a strategic location
The Lagos State Government has commenced clearance operations at Maiyegun-Lekki Beach along the Lekki-Epe Expressway as part of efforts to reclaim and protect waterfronts and coastal corridors across the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development on Monday through a post shared on his official X account.
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According to him, enforcement and sanitation teams have already been deployed to the area to carry out the exercise.
Wahab explained that the operation forms part of the government’s sustained campaign against illegal encroachments, shanties and environmental nuisances around beaches and waterfront communities.
“Clearance operations are currently ongoing at Maiyegun-Lekki Beach off the Lekki-Epe Expressway and I am receiving real-time updates from our enforcement and sanitation teams on ground,” he stated.
He added that the state government remains committed to reclaiming and protecting coastal corridors from activities capable of degrading the environment and posing threats to public safety.
Describing the Maiyegun-Lekki axis as a strategic location, the commissioner stressed that the government would not allow the area to become a haven for illegal activities and environmental abuse.
“The Maiyegun-Lekki axis is a critical stretch and we will not allow it to become a haven for activities that degrade our environment and threaten public safety,” Wahab said.
He further noted that the action was necessary to preserve the environment for present and future generations of Lagos residents.
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