By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has convened a major stakeholders’ forum, bringing together residents, private organisations, and sector professionals to chart a more sustainable path for wastewater and faecal sludge management across the State.
The forum, held at the Nigeria-British Chambers of Commerce in Lekki, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, centred on the theme: “Strengthening Partnership for Sustainable Wastewater and Faecal Sludge Management in Lagos State.”
Speaking at the opening session, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said Lagos, as a rapidly expanding global economic hub, is grappling with the twin pressures of urbanisation and inadequate wastewater systems.
Represented by Dr. Hassan Sanuth, Director of Sanitation Services, the Commissioner noted that while the government continues to invest in sanitation infrastructure, unhealthy and illegal wastewater disposal practices persist, posing threats to public health and environmental sustainability.
He stressed that shaping the future of sanitation for millions of Lagos residents requires collective responsibility and reinforced partnerships, especially in fast-growing areas such as Lekki and Eti-Osa.
Chairman of the Lagos State House Committee on Environment, Hon. Engr. Rasheed Adebola Shabi, urged stakeholders to lead by example, adopting sustainable wastewater practices that citizens can emulate. He added that the House of Assembly remains committed to providing legislative support to improve environmental management.
In his remarks, the General Manager of the Wastewater Management Office, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, reaffirmed the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on environmental pollution. He encouraged residents and organisations to adopt proper wastewater management and hygiene practices to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
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