Latest News

Sanwo-Olu flays indiscriminate waste disposal by Lagosians

Published by
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has decried the indiscriminate manner in which residents of the state dispose of their waste in the metropolis, saying such a habit was unacceptable because of its adverse effects on the city’s infrastructure.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his displeasure on Sunday when he undertook a tour of some ongoing projects in Apapa and Mile 2 areas of the state, calling on the residents to appreciate the huge resources the government had spent to provide the infrastructure being damaged.
The governor, while drawing attention to a fail section of Lagos Badagry Express Road, pointed out that the damage was as a result of indiscriminate dumping of waste, despite the fact that the state government did the clearing of over 70 ducts in the area about two weeks ago.
“Once again you have seen that we are now around under the Mile 2 Bridge. You can see that there has been a major failure in this section of the Lagos Badagry express road. Like I was explaining to the citizens, about two weeks ago, we have cleared out all this drainage over 70 trios of blockage.
“You see that there is an attempt that they have started throwing garbage back into the drain. The drain gets blocked when it rains. The water does not have a place to go it stays on the road and you know that bitumen and water are not friends and that is what has given this road a massive failure. This is a major failure we have seen here,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu, however, said the government was looking at an additional solution to have a more durable road infrastructure in place “if people cannot change their habits.”
_But what are we going to do. For us, it’s to look for what additional solution to bring about if people cannot change their habits. So from under the bridge, we are going to do rigid pavement, it will be all concrete payment like the type we see also from the port.
“So we are not going to be using bitumen again or asphalt. And we are going to be doing another outfall, we are going to do dedicated drainage again which will take it straight to the lagoon further down which is about one or two kilometres from here.
”We are going to rebuild this place from today. We are pleading with our citizens because we have seen contractors have moved to the sites, the same contractors that are supposed to be moving this road to LASU Iba, we have to tell them to come back to set up another gang to fix this section,” the governor said.
“So, for us, it’s difficult when we keep coming back and we have spent a lot of money, taxpayers money to fix this road and we need to help ourselves, people need to just change their behaviour and people need to take responsibility,” he added.

YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

FACT CHECK: Did Zulum Celebrate Salah With Borno’s ‘Poorest’?
A viral message, which emanated from Whatsapp and was later posted on the Facebook page of a national newspaper, claimed that Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, celebrated Sallah with the poor citizens in the state…Sanwo-Olu flays indiscriminate waste

Why The Colour Of #RevolutionNow Was Not Arab Spring-Red
THEY all happened almost simultaneously, as if in a choreography. On February 9, 2011, a huge crowd of protesters had gathered at the Tahir Square in Cairo, Egypt. Unruly, eyes dilating like pellets of ice immersed in mug-full Campari liquor, it was obvious that this was a crowd determined to change the status quo. They shouted anti-government slogans, calling for an end to oppression, economic adversities and collapse of the Arabian spirit in the Arab world…Sanwo-Olu flays indiscriminate waste

The Marlian Gang: Lifestyles Of Youths Who Claim To Be Lawless, Lack Manners And Home Training
MUSIC and musicians through the ages have demonstrated the tendency to influence not only the present generation, but also the future generation. No wonder, decades after they might have gone, generations later are still inspired by them…Sanwo-Olu flays indiscriminate waste

We Are Worried, Disappointed Over Edo Politics — US
THE United States on Friday said it was concerned with reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State. The US Mission in Nigeria, in a statement on its social media platforms, also said that it was disappointed with the role of some political actors in the state. The statement reads: “As long-time friends of Nigeria, we continue to follow political developments ahead of off-cycle elections in the country. The United States supports a democratic process where the will of the Nigerian people is reflected in the results, and does not favour any party or candidate…Sanwo-Olu flays indiscriminate waste

Ize-Iyamu’s Corruption Case: PDP Guilty With Govs Fintiri, Mohammed Nominations ― Presidency
The Presidency has pushed back on the assertion by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that President Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu who is facing corruption charges as the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the Edo State governorship election encourages corruption…Sanwo-Olu flays indiscriminate waste

Recent Posts

Senate’s needless security summit

AS a  response to the widespread insecurity in the country, the Senate, last week, proposed…

15 minutes ago

Appeal Court affirms Benin monarch’s Okhuoromi, Egbirhe boundary resolution

An Appeal Court sitting in Benin, the Edo State capital, has dismissed the appeal filed…

25 minutes ago

Foundation supports 3000 residents in Ogun with working tools, food items

Kayokem International Foundation during its second anniversary held in Abeokuta, Ogun State supported over 3000…

35 minutes ago

Ekiti govt restates ban on chiefs, individuals wearing beaded crown

Ekiti State government has restated ban on any High Chief and individual adorning in beaded…

55 minutes ago

Top 3 Best Cryptos for 100x Potential- A Layer 1 Blockchain Leads the Pack

As digital assets regain momentum in 2025, the spotlight is shifting toward cryptocurrencies that combine…

1 hour ago

Gov Adeleke: Light of faith in service of Osun State

By: Hezekiah. O. Bamiji IN April 2017, when the sudden demise of the first civilian…

1 hour ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.