Sunday, May 18, 2025 - The Lagos state government has sealed off a popular restaurant in the Lekki area of the state after two of its staff were apprehended dumping refuse by the roadside.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Lagos Waste
Management Authority, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who disclosed this on his X handle,
said in the early hours of Saturday, 18th May 2025, the Chairman of the Lekki
Estate Residents Association alerted his agency of an incident involving the
illegal dumping of refuse along Durosimi-Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1.
‘’A white
Ford van with Abuja registration plates GWA 136E was caught in the act of
indiscriminately discharging waste. The vehicle was traced to DONALD
restaurant, a nightlife establishment located on Road 14 within the estate. The
suspects were apprehended on the scene by LERA’s Chief Security Officer and
taken into custody at the LERA Secretariat. It was reported that the
individuals attempted to bribe the security team with ₦100,000—an offer that
was firmly declined.''Gbadegesin said
He mentioned that the agency then deployed the Monitoring
and Compliance team to the location. He said the team took custody of the
suspects and immediately sealed the premises of DONALD restaurant for gross
environmental violations, in breach of the Lagos State Environmental Management
and Protection Law, 2017.
He added that the suspects will be prosecuted in accordance
with the law.
‘’LAWMA remains resolute in its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations across Lagos and urges all residents and businesses to adhere strictly to proper waste management practices. A clean and livable city is everyone’s responsibility.''he said
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