Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, has sealed a property at No. 5, Manuwa Street, Ikoyi, over the deliberate and continuous discharge of untreated sewage into the canal via a non-functional and moribund sewage treatment plant, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The enforcement action, announced by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, followed public outcries and subsequent confirmation of the environmental violations. According to the Commissioner, the property was sealed due to the unsanitary environment, which caused foul smell, public and environmental nuisance as well as a potential threat to public health. The sealing was carried out on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in line with the state's environmental laws and regulations.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the development in a statement on his official X handle, warning that the property would remain sealed until the owner rectifies the violations and complies with the state's wastewater management regulations. "Sequel to public outcries and subsequent confirmation, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, on Wednesday 15th July, 2026 sealed-off a property at No. 5, Manuwa Street, Ikoyi, over deliberate and continuous discharge of untreated sewage into the canal via a non-functional and moribund sewage treatment plant, unsanitary environment, thereby causing foul smell, public and environmental nuisance as well as potential threat to public health," Wahab wrote.
The sealing of the Ikoyi property is the latest in a series of enforcement actions by the Lagos State Government against property owners and developers who violate environmental regulations. The state government has repeatedly warned that indiscriminate discharge of untreated sewage into water bodies, waterways and canals is a serious environmental offence that poses significant health risks to residents and contributes to the degradation of the state's aquatic ecosystems. The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, established to regulate and enforce compliance with wastewater management standards across the state, has intensified its enforcement activities in recent months, targeting properties with non-functional or substandard sewage treatment plants, illegal connections to drainage channels, and other environmental violations.
The sealing of the Ikoyi property comes amid the state government's ongoing efforts to improve environmental sanitation and public health across Lagos, particularly in high-density and high-value areas such as Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki. The Lagos State Government has previously warned that it will not tolerate environmental violations and that property owners who fail to comply with wastewater management regulations will face appropriate sanctions, including possible prosecution in accordance with the enabling laws. The government has also urged the public to adhere strictly to proper wastewater management practices and to report any environmental violations to the relevant authorities.
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has also intensified monitoring and enforcement activities, including the sealing of facilities that discharge untreated sewage into the environment, the prosecution of offenders and the issuance of compliance notices to property owners. The state government has emphasised that proper wastewater management is essential to protecting public health, preserving the environment and ensuring sustainable urban development. As the state continues to grow and urbanise, the government has warned that it will continue to enforce compliance with environmental regulations and take decisive action against those who endanger public health and the environment through reckless wastewater disposal practices.
The property at No. 5, Manuwa Street, Ikoyi will remain sealed until the owner takes the necessary remedial actions, including restoring the sewage treatment plant to full functionality and ensuring that wastewater is properly treated before discharge. The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing environmental laws and ensuring that all residents and property owners comply with the state's wastewater management regulations. The government has also encouraged members of the public to support its efforts by reporting environmental violations and cooperating with enforcement agencies.
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