The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed several premises along Ago Palace Way over persistent illegal waste dumping, as part of an intensified enforcement campaign to improve sanitation and protect public spaces across the state.
The enforcement operation targeted plazas, hotels, lounges and warehouses along the Ago Palace Way corridor that were identified as contributing to waste accumulation and environmental nuisance around road setbacks, medians and other unauthorised areas.
LAWMA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the action demonstrated the authority’s determination to enforce waste management regulations and ensure that businesses and property owners comply with approved waste disposal practices.
He warned residents, traders, businesses and property owners against dumping refuse on roads, walkways, drains and other locations not designated for waste disposal.
The authority said waste generated by businesses should be properly handled and handed over to accredited Private Sector Participation operators rather than being abandoned in public spaces.
The enforcement along Ago Palace Way followed concerns over waste build-up and activities contributing to environmental problems in the area. LAWMA has also been carrying out monitoring and enforcement operations aimed at tackling illegal trading, cart-pushing and improper waste disposal around the corridor.
In a separate enforcement operation on Lagos Island, officials arrested 11 people for unauthorised handling and illegal disposal of waste in areas including Tinubu, Apongbon, Oke-Arin and CMC.
The arrests formed part of the authority’s broader campaign to tackle waste violations at their source and discourage practices that undermine sanitation efforts.
Gbadegesin said the enforcement drive was not solely about apprehending offenders but also about encouraging compliance and changing public attitudes towards waste management.
He stressed that businesses and property owners have a responsibility to properly manage waste generated within and around their premises.
The authority said it would continue monitoring different parts of Lagos and take enforcement action against individuals and businesses found violating environmental regulations.
The renewed enforcement also highlights the importance of proper waste collection and disposal in maintaining accessible roads, clear drainage channels and cleaner public spaces. Persistent dumping can contribute to blocked drains, environmental pollution and other sanitation problems, particularly in densely populated commercial areas.
LAWMA urged residents and businesses to cooperate with its enforcement teams, use approved waste disposal channels and report cases of illegal dumping through the authority’s established reporting mechanisms.
The agency said maintaining a cleaner Lagos requires sustained cooperation among government agencies, businesses, property owners, residents and other stakeholders.
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