A Lagos Special Offences Court in Bolade, Oshodi, has convicted eight individuals for illegally dumping waste along Ejigbo Road. The arrests were made on June 28, 2025, following reports from vigilant residents and actionable intelligence.
Initially, 11 people were charged—two minors received counselling and one adult was released on compassionate grounds. The remaining eight were found guilty and sentenced on July 1.
Four offenders received fines of ₦20,000 each, with the option of community service. The other four, facing more severe charges via a three-count indictment, were fined ₦75,000 each or sentenced to custodial punishment.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), reinforced the state’s uncompromising stance on environmental offences. “This is a clear signal that Lagos will no longer tolerate habitual abuse of the environment,” he declared. “Illegal waste dumping will attract not just arrest, but public trial, fines, community service, or even jail time. Our city must be clean, and we will hold offenders accountable.”
Dr. Gbadegesin noted that enforcement efforts are intensifying, particularly in rapidly expanding residential zones prone to waste offences due to urban growth. He urged residents to reject unregulated waste collectors—especially street cart pushers—and to fully cooperate with licensed Private Sector Participants (PSPs). He emphasized LAWMA’s unwavering commitment to partnering with communities and stakeholders to ensure a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos.
