Category: Environment

Kunle Adelabu -Says approved drainage will solve flooding at Agbede, Transformer The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, inspected the ongoing extension of 3.7km outfall Channel and secondary collectors on Gberigbe Road, which cut across Abule Eko/Ijede/Igbopa-London Road in Ikorodu, being constructed jointly by the State and Federal Governments. Tokunbo, who visited with other officials of the ministry, said that the construction is part of tge measures being put in place to prevent flooding in the axis and environs. During the tour, the team…

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Our Reporter The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin,  has called for a radical shift towards a circular economy and clean energy, to address the pressing environmental and resource challenges facing the West African region. He made this call on Tuesday, at the 2024 West African Clean Energy and Environment Trade Fair and Conference, held at Balmoral Convention Centre  Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking on the theme, “Sustainability Showcase: Stimulating Green Economy Investments”, Gbadegesin emphasised the importance of embracing circular economy and…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has called on private organisations and residents to adopt streets and communities as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to enhance environmental cleanliness across Lagos State. The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the call while he was a guest on the Lagos Television “The Conversation” and Channels TV’s “Sunrise” programmes Dr. Gbadegesin, emphasised the importance of community involvement in maintaining sanitation, urging businesses and individuals to play a more active role in the cleanliness of…

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The General Manager of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), Mrs. Adetoun Popoola has announced that one of the highlights of the 2024 edition of the annual Lagos State Tree Planting Day, which will hold on July 14, 2024, is the launch of eco-friendly playgrounds in public primary schools across the State. Featuring on a TV programme on Lagos Television, tagged: “The Conversation” on Wednesday, the General Manager said that the chosen theme underscores the importance of tree planting as an environmental investment for future generations as it aims…

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government on Friday appealed to residents to continue to maintain a cleaner environment as they celebrate the Ed-el-Kabir this weekend. A statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reiterated that Lagosians should make the protection of the environment a priority during and after the salah celebration. Wahab, while wishing all Muslims a happy Sallah celebration, urged residents to respect the environment, bearing in mind that a lot of wastes would be generated during the period and must be…

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Our Reporter Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will next Tuesday launch the Lagos Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (LCARP) and the Lagos Climate Change Mainstreaming Strategy at the 10th Lagos International Climate Change Summit. The Governor would be leading an array of special guests including a former Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) to the event which will be held from the 4th to 6th of June at the Lagos Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island. The Summit, themed: “Accelerating Climate Finance and Championing Local Adaptation Initiatives” and Commissioner for the Environment and Water…

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government, during the week, said that it has concluded preparations to have its own network of weather stations to closely monitor the climate as well as increase the preparedness for weather-related issues. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, stated this during a press briefing on the 2021 Seasonal Climate Predictions (SCP) at Alausa, adding that the maximum Annual Rainfall for the 2021 is predicted to be 1,747 mm. He informed residents that normal rainfall ranging between 238-261 days will be…

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Kunle Adelabu The flooding issues which have become a nightmare for the residents of Ewesu, Macaulay and Selewu axis in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, may soon be a thing of the past going by the revelation by the Council Chairman, Builder Sesan Daini. Builder Daini had, on Monday, April 12, 2012, revealed that the Governor of the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has approved the construction of drainages in the affected axis to channel the floods. He said this during…

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Wale Jagun Residents in flood – prone areas were on Tuesday advised by the Lagos State Government to move to other areas because incessant rain is expected between now and September. Some parts of the state have been heavily flooded due to heavy rainfall since last weekend. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, at a briefing in Alausa, also allayed fears of residents on the continuous heavy downpour being experienced in the past few days, stating that necessary measures are in place to effectively manage the…

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