The Lagos State Government has warned residents fond of deliberately dumping refuse in unauthorised places to henceforth, desist from such act or face the full wrath of the law.

This warning was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, during an “Operation Deep Clean” exercise which the State Government embarked upon, in collaboration with Visionscape, to rid the state of refuse black spots.

The Commissioner, who affirmed the commitment of the government to the attainment of a sustainable environment, frowned at the ugly development whereby some anti-progressive forces strive to frustrate the efforts of the State Government by deliberately creating black spots of refuse to give the impression of nonperformance by the government.

His words: “We totally frown at acts of sabotage by people who are bent on short-changing Lagosians from the continuous enjoyment of the dividends of democracy being provided by the Akinwunmi Ambode Administration by trying to discredit the well-conceived environment reforms of the state tagged, the Cleaner Lagos Initiative.”

Adejare, who recalled that current administration, being so passionate about the environment, had initiated reforms for a sustainable and more efficient system to replace the old order, stressed that Lagosians would be the direct beneficiaries of the new system aimed at eradicating diseases and creating wealth and job opportunities for the people.

The Commissioner said the “Operation Deep Clean” which took effect two weeks ago has accounted for the clearing of over 12,600 tonnes of waste from illegal dump sites across the state.

Adejare stated that the exercise had recorded successes in different locations across the state, including Ojuwoye-Mushin, Eti-Osa, Agege, Alimosho, Ojo, Ikeja, Badagry, Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos Island and Lagos Mainland amongst others.

He warned Lagosians to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse in their areas and urged residents to be vigilant and report anyone engaging in such acts as government would not hesitate to bring the law to bear on anyone caught working against the public interest.

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