LSWMO shuts down Chicken Republic Agungi, Public Toilet at Idi-Araba for environmental pollution

Lagos State Wastewater Management (LSWMO) has shut down a Chicken Republic outlet in Agungi and a public toilet at Idi Araba due to environmental violations related to pollution.

These locations were closed for illegally discharging untreated sewage into public drainage systems using a pumping machine, which has caused public nuisance and posed health risks to residents.

Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, the General Manager of the agency, indicated that the offenders routinely pump raw sewage into public drains instead of hiring licensed sewage removal services. He stressed that this illegal practice contaminates the environment and increases the risk of communicable diseases by discharging untreated wastewater into drains, roads, and waterways.

Reiterating the state’s zero tolerance policy towards environmental pollution, Afolabi urged residents to adopt proper wastewater management and hygiene practices to improve public health and environmental sustainability.

The agency remains unwavering in its mission to maintain a clean and healthy environment for the residents of Lagos. The General Manager noted that any act of environmental nuisance poses serious health risks and will be met with appropriate legal actions. He encouraged the public to report any environmental violations that could jeopardize the health and well-being of the community.