Lagos seals Dowen College over improper waste disposal, warning that institutions flouting environmental laws will face strict action
Lagos seals Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1 over improper waste disposal traced directly to the school’s premises.
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The announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via X (formerly Twitter), on Tuesday.
Wahab disclosed that the Corps Marshal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps had been directed to seal the property immediately.
“This waste was traced to Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1. Such disregard for environmental laws is unacceptable.
Corps Marshal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have been directed to proceed with sealing the premises,” Wahab wrote.
He further stressed that the state government will not hesitate to take decisive action against any institution or organization that violates waste management regulations.
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This development adds to previous controversies involving Dowen College, which has faced multiple run-ins with authorities in recent years.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
