Lagos rejects ‘smelling’ claims, affirms commitment to clean city

Lagos rejects ‘smelling’ claims, affirms commitment to clean city

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a cleaner, more resilient, and livable city, dismissing viral claims that the state is “smelling.” In a Sunday statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, the government emphasised that Lagos is evolving as a megacity

Lagos Set To Shut Down Olusosun, Solus Landfills, Replaces Them With Modern Transfer Loading Stations - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim The Lagos State Government has announced plans to close Olusosun and Solus landfills within the next 18 months as part of measures to maintain a clean city and dispel viral insinuations that the state is smelling. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this, on Sunday, also countered the claim that Lagos smells, as recently posited by a corps member. The government said it would close the l…

Environmental Crisis in Lagos: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Calls for Urgent Action on Odo Iya Alaro Waterway Pollution

Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic hub, is facing a mounting environmental crisis that threatens public health and the city’s sustainability. On March 23, 2025, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (@GRVlagos), a prominent Lagos politician, took to X to highlight the catastrophic degradation of the Odo Iya Alaro waterway, pointing to systemic failures in waste management that demand immediate intervention. […]

“Lagos is not smelling”: Sanwo-Olu’s government replies critics, gives reason for odour

Lagos State Government addresses odor concerns, reaffirming commitment to sustainable waste management and cleaner waterways amid city’s rapid growth.

Lagos State evolving, not smelling – Commissioner — National Accord Newspaper %

Lagos State Commissioner For Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, says the state is evolving towards a The post Lagos State evolving, not smelling – Commissioner appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

Lagos Evolving, Not Smelling — Commissioner - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

Lagos evolving, not smelling — Commissioner 53 total views todayBy Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, says the state is evolving towards a structured sanitation system and not smelling. He said the Lagos State Government was committed to a comprehensive, multi sectoral approach to ensure a clean, resilient, and liveable city. “Lagos is […] The post Lagos evolving, not smelling — Comm…