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Lagos Government Seals Ikota GRA Buildings Over Wastewater Discharge
The Lagos State Government has sealed several residential buildings in Ikota GRA, Lekki, for discharging untreated wastewater directly into public drains, in violation of environmental regulations.
Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), who carried out the enforcement exercise on Monday, said the action followed repeated complaints from residents over pollution, foul odours, and the risk of waterborne diseases in the area.
The agency explained that investigations confirmed that some property owners had illegally connected their domestic sewage outlets to public drainage systems, thereby contaminating waterways and endangering public health.
LASEPA General Manager, Dr. Tunde Ajayi, said the move formed part of the government’s broader campaign to curb environmental infractions and protect the integrity of Lagos’ drainage infrastructure.
“Public drains are designed to carry stormwater, not sewage or untreated wastewater,” Ajayi stated. “Any discharge of such waste into the drainage system threatens not only the environment but also the health and safety of residents. We will not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against violators.”
Ajayi urged residents and property developers to adopt proper waste management methods and ensure compliance with environmental standards, warning that continued abuse of public drainage could worsen flooding and sanitation challenges in Lagos.
The sealed properties will remain under lock until owners rectify the infractions and provide proof of compliance with environmental laws.
The government has also pledged to intensify monitoring across other highbrow estates in the state, noting that environmental enforcement will not be restricted to Ikota GRA.
