Sanitation offenders risk ₦250,000 fine – Obasa warns
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso, Lagos
The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, has called for stronger collaboration between residents, traders, and government authorities to improve sanitation and security across the council area.
Speaking during an interview, Obasa reiterated that environmental cleanliness remains a top priority for his administration, aligning with Lagos State’s long-standing monthly sanitation exercise observed on the last Saturday of every month.
He stressed that restoring Agege to a cleaner and healthier environment requires collective responsibility, urging residents to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse, particularly around railway corridors and public spaces warning that defaulters would face penalties and offenders caught violating sanitation laws risk fines of up to ₦250,000, in line with state environmental regulations.
He also highlighted ongoing measures to tackle petty crimes such as theft phone and bag snatching, revealing that security personnels have been stationed around key areas. According to him, surveillance systems, including the installation of cameras in strategic locations, are being deployed to enhance monitoring and curb criminal activities.
He added that these efforts complement broader state initiatives aimed at maintaining order and cleanliness, with agencies such as the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps playing a key role in enforcing environmental laws and curbing street trading and illegal waste disposal.
He further emphasized the importance of corporation between the local government and community stakeholders urging residents to support government initiatives by complying with regulations, paying stipulated fines where necessary, and actively participating in sanitation activities.
“Government cannot do it alone,” he said, noting that meaningful development requires the collective effort of all stakeholders.
He also appealed for sustained community engagement to transform Agege into a more secure and livable environment, adding that cleaner surroundings would promote better public health and improve overall quality of life.
His remarks come amid ongoing grassroots interventions in the local government, including initiatives aimed at improving living conditions and supporting residents.