Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced the sealing of non-compliant shops and plazas along the Tejuosho-Ojuelegba corridor, targeting premises that failed to comply with waste management regulations and continued the indiscriminate disposal of waste on public roads despite receiving compliance notices. The enforcement action, which began on Thursday, July 30, 2026, was carried out by LAWMA's Waste Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement (WISE) team following the expiration of earlier notices issued to the affected premises.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Mr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who disclosed this on his X handle on Thursday, said the operation targets premises that failed to comply with waste management regulations and persisted in the indiscriminate disposal of waste on public roads. "The enforcement action targets premises that failed to comply with waste management regulations and continued the indiscriminate disposal of waste on public roads," Gbadegesin stated. He emphasised that maintaining a clean Lagos requires compliance with environmental laws rather than convenience, adding that the authority would continue to enforce environmental regulations to protect public health, keep roads clean, and hold offenders accountable.
The Tejuosho-Ojuelegba corridor, one of Lagos State's most commercially vibrant and traffic-intensive zones, has been a recurring hotspot for environmental violations. Traders and business operators in the area have been accused of converting roadsides, drainage channels, and open spaces into refuse dumps, a practice that LAWMA says gravely disfigures the cityscape, endangers public health, and significantly heightens flood vulnerability. The enforcement action is intended to restore environmental order, civic discipline, and communal responsibility along the corridor.
Gbadegesin had previously warned that the Ojuelegba–Tejuosho axis, being one of Lagos' most commercially vibrant and traffic-intensive zones, must not be allowed to degenerate into environmental anarchy under the guise of commercial activity. He noted that it was deeply disconcerting that despite sustained public sensitisation, the availability of waste evacuation services, and repeated official warnings, some traders and residents persisted in treating public infrastructure with brazen disregard.
The ongoing enforcement is part of LAWMA's broader strategy to ensure compliance with the state's environmental sanitation laws. The agency has warned that the closure of the affected premises will remain in effect until the entire corridor is cleared of waste and environmental compliance is achieved. LAWMA has also indicated that it would extend its surveillance and enforcement operations across markets, highways, and residential areas, warning that violators would face sanctions in line with the state's environmental laws.
The Lagos State Government has consistently maintained a zero-tolerance stance on environmental indiscipline and nuisance. In recent months, LAWMA has intensified its crackdown on environmental offenders, securing convictions and sealing properties across various parts of the state. The agency has urged residents and business operators to adopt responsible waste management practices and comply with environmental regulations to avoid sanctions. As the enforcement continues along the Tejuosho-Ojuelegba corridor, LAWMA has made it clear that it will not relent in its efforts to protect public health and maintain a clean, sustainable environment for all Lagosians.
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