The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has clamped down on illegal sewage disposal in parts of the state, sealing a public toilet on Offin Road, off Apongbon, after discovering serious environmental violations.
Officials found that the facility had been directing untreated sewage straight into the public drainage network.
Residents reported foul smells and visible waste flowing through the area.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the 3rd of March, 2026, by the Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, the government described the development as a public nuisance and a form of environmental pollution with serious health implications.
The commissioner said authorities had no choice but to act.
In a related move, COSJANE MALL on Festac Link Road in Amuwo Odofin was also shut down after it continued to release untreated wastewater into public drains despite several warnings.
“After several warnings, COSJANE MALL along Festac Link Road in Amuwo Odofin was also sealed for discharging untreated wastewater into public drainage system, constituting environmental pollution and threat to public health,” the statement added.
The government explained that the closures were necessary to halt further contamination and safeguard residents.
This development follows similar enforcement carried out earlier in the year.
Recall that on Wednesday, the 18th of February, 2026, authorities sealed another public toilet at Savage Street in Ebute Metta after discovering that raw sewage was being pumped directly into a nearby drain.
The wastewater agency said the discharge created strong odour and visible sewage flow within the neighbourhood, exposing residents to health risks.
In another statement made available by Wahab, the state government condemned the practice and described it as harmful to public wellbeing.
Officials stressed that the affected facilities were shut to prevent further environmental damage and protect communities.
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“Illegal and improper wastewater disposal threatens environmental sustainability and increases the risk of disease outbreaks, especially in very populated areas such as Ebute Metta,” Wahab emphasized.
The wastewater management office said it remains responsible for supervising sewage facilities, curbing environmental violations, and enforcing sanitation regulations across Lagos.
The state government also called on residents to maintain proper hygiene and support efforts aimed at keeping the environment clean.
“Any act of environmental nuisance or pollution will attract appropriate sanctions and possible prosecution,” the statement warned.
Authorities restated their resolve to uphold environmental standards and promote responsible waste management practices across the state, stressing that collective effort is essential to achieving a cleaner and safer Lagos.