The Lagos Waste Administration Authority (LAWMA), in collaboration with enforcement companions, has secured court docket convictions for eight people arrested for indiscriminate waste dumping alongside Ejigbo Street, Lagos.
The environmental offenders, apprehended on June 28, 2025, following credible intelligence and group studies of persistent unlawful dumping actions within the space, have been subsequently arraigned earlier than the Particular Offences Courtroom sitting at Bolade, Oshodi.
Delivering judgement, the court docket imposed various sentences on the offenders. 4 of the convicts have been fined ₦20,000 every, with the choice of performing group service. 4 different people dealing with a three-count cost have been fined ₦75,000 every or an choice of custodial sentencing.
Commenting on the end result of the prosecution, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed the company’s zero tolerance for environmental violations, stressing that prosecution and sentencing have been very important instruments for deterring reckless disposal of waste throughout the town.
He stated, “It is a clear sign that Lagos will now not tolerate recurring abuse of the surroundings. The profitable prosecution and sentencing of these people mark a major step in our enforcement efforts. Let or not it’s identified that unlawful waste dumping will appeal to not simply arrest, however public trial, fines, group service, and even outright jail time period. Our metropolis have to be clear, and we’ll maintain offenders accountable for their very own actions”.
Gbadegesin famous that out of the 11 people initially apprehended, two minors have been launched after counselling, and one grownup was discharged on compassionate grounds with the approval of the presiding Justice of the Peace, including that the eight who stood trial have been convicted primarily based on clear proof of violations of extant sanitation legal guidelines.
He acknowledged that LAWMA would proceed to accentuate each enforcement and public sensitisation throughout all areas and rising residential corridors, the place infractions have been extra frequent because of fast urbanisation.
“We’re scaling up monitoring and enforcement actions throughout the metropolis. On the similar time, we’re increasing our advocacy outreach to coach residents, particularly newcomers, about their civic duties and environmental obligations,” he added.
He additional urged residents to report environmental infractions, assist PSP operators, and keep away from patronising unlawful waste handlers resembling cart pushers, reiterating LAWMA’s dedication to working with communities and different stakeholders to attain a cleaner, more healthy, and extra sustainable Lagos.
For additional info or to report any waste administration points, residents are suggested to contact LAWMA via its official strains: 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020 or 617 or ship an e-mail to [email protected].
Kadiri, Folashade (Mrs.)
Director, Public Affairs
