{"id":359066,"date":"2025-05-29T14:40:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=359066"},"modified":"2025-05-30T06:20:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T05:20:47","slug":"lagos-sanitation-challenges-of-disillusioned-residents-and-irked-displeased-government-official","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/05\/29\/lagos-sanitation-challenges-of-disillusioned-residents-and-irked-displeased-government-official\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos sanitation challenges: Of disillusioned residents and a displeased government official"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria but is the most populous as millions of other Nigerians thronged to the State for a better life due to the economic advantage it has over other states of the Federation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Recently, complaints about the troubling state of sanitation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/05\/29\/the-most-fatal-building-collapses-in-nigeria-highlighting-the-recent-lagos-tragedy-alongside-past-disasters\/\">Lagos State<\/a> sparked a heated debate online. Some state residents, among them social media influencers, took to social media to express their displeasure at how the state reeks of offensive odour due to poor sanitation and the government&#8217;s inability to tackle waste management challenges and open defecation.<\/p>\n<p>However, what appeared to be harmless and genuine criticism of the government&#8217;s inability to address the state\u2019s sanitation challenges soon turned to bigotry fest as pro-government voices slammed the critics for criticising the government and asked them to go back to their home state if they couldn&#8217;t withstand the putrid smell that oozes in many parts of the state or if they were not satisfied with the way things were done in Lagos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sanitation in Lagos.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria but is the most populous as millions of other Nigerians thronged to the State for a better life due to the economic advantage it has over other states of the Federation. While the influx of people to the state has its numerous advantages, it comes with severe drawbacks, one of which is keeping the state clean. From open defecation and urination by careless residents to indiscriminate disposal of waste and refuse by the roadside which most time spilt into the drainage and then clogged it, leading to flooding, Lagos\u2019 sanitation challenges and waste management problems are as much the mess of the citizen as it is that of the government.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the hoopla began<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While speaking on the KK show podcast, controversial social media influencer and real estate critic Scott Iguma lamented the outrageous prices land and houses are being sold for in Lagos State. According to him, there is no justification for these prices, adding that \u201cLagos is smelling, we&#8217;ve big mosquitoes, lot of open drainages, open gutters,\u201d he then added that Lagos State should not be compared to NewYork. Iguma\u2019s assertion triggered a mixed reaction on social media. While some corroborated his claim on the foul smell in the state, others chastised him and deemed his scathing remark an attempt to smear the image of the state.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to Iguma\u2019s statement, a palpably displeased commissioner for environment and Water resources, shared the sentiment of those who feel Iguma\u2019s criticism was not well-intentioned and reeks of calumny.<\/p>\n<p>He said \u201c The deliberate efforts by a handful of individuals to tarnish the reputation of Lagos State are deeply concerning. It is regrettable that some who relocate from their home states in pursuit of better opportunities quickly, in less than a month or two, resort to disparaging the very state that has provided them with the platform to thrive. Leveraging social media followings, these individuals propagate harmful narratives, often aligned with divisive agendas, undermining the progress and inclusivity that Lagos represents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile constructive criticism is essential for growth, malicious attempts to vilify a state that empowers countless lives daily are counterproductive. Lagos remains a place of opportunity, innovation, and resilience, and it is imperative that we collectively uphold its integrity while fostering unity and progress.<\/p>\n<p>Dear @IgumaScott, I do hope that you will put this same energy into \u2018looking out\u2019 for other states. I wish you all the best&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, the commissioner\u2019s response only inflamed passion and poured fuel on a raging fire as some feel he resorted to a dog whistle to whip up ethnic sentiments while ignoring the substance of Iguma\u2019s claim. In a reply to the commissioner\u2019s comedian, Acapella equipped, \u201cWould the truth be valid if it was said by a Lagosian? Or it\u2019s an automatic lie cos it\u2019s said by someone from another region living in Lagos. This divide-and-rule tactic needs to stop.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe interviewer compared Lagos To New York. He countered it with Lagos\u2019s reality. You Dey here dey yarn dust.. Yoruba people no full UK? Don\u2019t they complain about unfavourable policies over there?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The flurry of exchanges that characterised the argument somewhat morphed into vitriol, vituperation and name-calling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we are doing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the media frenzy that Iguma\u2019s criticism and the commissioner&#8217;s reaction sparked, the commissioner disclosed the measure being taken by the state government to tackle waste management challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Shift away from linear waste disposal<\/p>\n<p>The commissioner disclosed that the state government has signed a \u201clandmark agreement\u201d with ZoomLion Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group. According to him, the partnership is a bold step forward to overhaul and modernise how the state manages the over 13,000 tonnes of waste generated daily in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics<\/p>\n<p>He said \u201cFrom July 1, 2025, @followlasg will commence full enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs). We\u2019ve been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement and transition. Now, it\u2019s time to act.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe State has been very strategic and intentional about the ban of Single Use Plastics (SUPs). Within the space of almost 18 months, we have had a series of stakeholders\u2019 engagements with marketers and producers of these products.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the issue of open defecation along the Lagos &#8211; Ibadan expressway;<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed that \u201cAround August of 2024, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources initiated a cleanup exercise of the Lagos section of the Lagos &#8211; Ibadan expressway (Berger bus stop to Otedola bridge).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also ensured its sustainability by ensuring that the State Taskforce team of the @LAGESCOfficial is stationed round the clock to monitor and arrest anyone defecating in the median.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On indiscriminate dumping of refuse:<\/p>\n<p>He stated \u201cOver the past few months, LAWMA has received repeated reports of indiscriminate waste dumping on the Alapere Link Bridge. Despite several rounds of public sensitization and direct engagement with the community, the illegal activity has continued\u2014undermining the work of our accredited PSP operators and threatening public health and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday, 20th May 2025, one of our field officers\u2014working with a nearby trader who volunteered to support our surveillance efforts\u2014captured this video of an unknown offender in the act of dumping refuse illegally at the location.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis individual has reportedly engaged in this behaviour repeatedly over months. Thanks to the courage of our field team, we now have clear visual evidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile efforts are underway to trace the offender through his license plate number, we want to allow civic-minded members of the public to get involved in the war on that intent on destroying Lagos\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria but is the most populous as millions of other Nigerians thronged to the State for a better life due to the economic advantage it has over other states of the Federation Recently, complaints about the troubling state of sanitation in Lagos State sparked a heated debate online. 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