The Lagos State Government has sealed off Tapa House located on Imam Dauda Street in the Surulere area for discharging raw sewage into public drainage, a move described as a threat to public health and environmental safety.
This enforcement action was carried out on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) as part of efforts to promote a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment across the state.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a statement, warning that all forms of environmental pollution would be met with stiff sanctions in line with the state’s Environmental Management and Protection Law.
“Lagosians must embrace proper wastewater management and hygiene practices to safeguard public health and ensure environmental sustainability,” Wahab said.
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Residents are encouraged to report any case of pollution through the agency’s official hotlines: 08022022397 and 07025332163, or via social media platforms — @lswmomedia on Instagram and Twitter, and The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office on Facebook.
The Commissioner reiterated the state’s zero tolerance stance on environmental violations under the ongoing #ZeroToleranceLagos and #CleanerLagos campaigns.
