Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources

October 11, 2025

Lagos govt demolishes 17 houses for encroaching on Ikota River

Mr Wahab said that despite the government’s daily maintenance of drainage systems, some individuals continued to obstruct waterways.

Buildings Along Ikota River
August 27, 2025

Lagos hosts forum on construction, demolition, disaster waste management

The event underscored the importance of responsible building practices in line with global principles of the circular economy.

August 21, 2025

Lagos embarks on landmark transition to circular waste management

Mr Wahab said the government reaffirmed its commitment to continue adopting world-class innovations.

Dumpsite in Lagos used to illustrate the story
October 13, 2024

Banning sachet water in Lagos will lead to job losses, residents tell government

Mr Wahab said the policy was designed to establish sustainable guidelines for managing plastic waste

Styrofoam and sachet water
March 21, 2024

Lagos probes imposition of N100 levy on pedestrians using bridge

Mr Wahab appealed to the general public to be calm, adding that the state government was taking action on the incident.

Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab
March 10, 2024

Lagos to begin demolishing properties on drainages in Apapa on Monday

Mr Wahab said the Lagos State government was determined to find a lasting solution to flooding in Apapa.

October 28, 2023

Lagos reopens Alaba, other markets

He reiterated the significance of maintaining a harmonious balance between commerce and environmental health.

Alaba Rago market
October 18, 2023

Lagos to seal churches, mosques for causing environmental nuisance

The Lagos government says it will close down bars, churches, clubs, mosques and companies, causing environmental nuisance.

Mosque and Church
October 14, 2023

Lagos govt. insists on non-selective application of law in demolition exercise

He said the government had hitherto toed the line of advocacy, but the people had refused to change; hence, enforcement actions.

Demolition at Alaba market
February 15, 2021

Some ignore investments in Nigeria, but UK is interested: British diplomat

“Though some people think about Nigeria and investments and look the other way, we say ‘look this way.'”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson