The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has identified inadequate funding as a key factor hindering local government autonomy in Nigeria. He expressed these concerns at a National Dialogue on Local Government Reform and Constitutional Amendment held in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tajudeen, represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie … Read more
Officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have apprehended nine individuals caught engaging in open defecation in the Berger area of the state. This action is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to enforce its zero-tolerance policy on open defecation and maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for residents. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) issued a 23-hour eviction notice to illegal occupants under the Ijora Bridge. State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the directive via his X handle on May 25. Wahab emphasized the urgency, warning squatters to vacate to avoid forced removal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has mapped out plans to reassess and restrategise its sanitation (sweeping) activities on some highways across the city. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the announcement recently. Gbadegesin said the decision was to enable a thorough review of the operational modalities. … Read more
Recently, the Lagos Water Corporation stepped up its efforts to ensure water sanitation and hygiene in Lagos by helping to organise an essay competition for secondary school students. The Lagos water regulatory body has also joined the effort. The body will be the state’s sole representative at an event in Liberia. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The taskforce consists of eight members tasked with reshaping the global urban sanitation agenda. The Lagos water regulatory body’s boss was said to have been nominated to serve on the taskforce due to her “laudable work.” The taskforce has representatives from six other countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Water Association (IWA) has … Read more