The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office announced on Friday that it had sealed off a building in Agege because it lacked a toilet.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, shared the update on his X handle, noting that the action was part of efforts to promote a sustainable environment in the state.
“LSWMO in continued demonstration of its commitment to a sustainable environment, proper sanitation, and public health safety in the state has sealed off a residential property on Adedosu Street, Otubu, Agege.
“This was following the receipt of a public complaint from concerned residents.
“The bungalow with over 10 rooms has no toilet facilities but dilapidated pit latrines filled with exposed faecal matter,” he said.
While commending the General Manager, Adefemi Afolabi, who led the compliance team to the property, he said the Lagos State Government could not afford another cholera outbreak.
“Citizens are further advised to embrace proper sanitation and hygiene practices to enhance public health and environmental sustainability,” he said.
