Lagos Seals Lekki School Over Environmental Violation, Cites Wastewater Pollution

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against environmental pollution in the affluent Lekki axis, sealing a school in the area over the unlawful discharge of wastewater. The enforcement, carried out by relevant state environmental agencies, underscores the government’s renewed commitment to ensuring environmental compliance and public health safety.

While the name of the specific school was not immediately disclosed by authorities, the action, which occurred in early July 2025, follows a series of similar clampdowns by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) and the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources on properties found to be violating environmental regulations.

Officials indicated that the sealing was necessitated by the school’s failure to properly manage its wastewater, leading to illegal discharge that poses significant health risks and environmental hazards to the surrounding community. Such violations typically involve the discharge of untreated sewage and wastewater into public drains or even directly into the lagoon, contaminating water sources and creating unsanitary conditions.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has repeatedly warned property owners and institutions across Lagos against environmental infractions, emphasizing the state government’s zero-tolerance stance on pollution. In recent months, residential buildings and commercial establishments in areas like Ilasan, Ikoyi, and Okota have faced similar enforcement actions for illegal sewage disposal.

These crackdowns are part of a broader government initiative to enforce environmental laws and improve public hygiene across the metropolis. The authorities urge all residents, businesses, and institutions to adopt responsible wastewater management practices and ensure their sewage systems comply with environmental standards, reiterating that punitive measures, including sealing of premises and prosecution, will be meted out to defaulters. The state encourages whistleblowers to continue reporting environmental nuisances, assuring confidentiality for all informants.