Ikorodu West Local Council Developmental Area (LCDA), Lagos State, has directed the council’s Environmental Department to seal shops for 20 days over indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roads.
The Chairman, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Wednesday, gave the directive to seal shops along the NBC Road Corridor, Ebute Police Post Junction, Ipakodo, Ikorodu.
The order came after Olarenwaju led efforts to clear trash illegally dumped on the road median by residents.
He said his administration is committed to safeguarding public health and upholding environmental standards, ensuring continued public awareness of the hazards and health implications of indiscriminate refuse dumping.
“I met with the shop owners daily for one week, passionately pleading for compliance to prevent disease outbreaks and environmental pollution.
“This decisive action follows a repeated, flagrant, and unacceptable defiance of environmental laws by some business operators despite my multiple interventions and personal appeals.
“This administration is fundamentally committed to the health and sustainable development of Ikorodu West.
“We will not plead endlessly, while public health is jeopardised,” he said.
According to him, the council has intensified efforts to address waste disposal challenges and ensure a cleaner environment.
The chairman urged residents and business owners to partner with the council to maintain proper waste disposal practices.
“Utilise the assigned Lagos State Waste Management Authority private sector partnership operators.
“Together, let us build a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous Ikorodu West,” he said.
