Lagos residents risk prosecution for refusing to pay waste fees – Commissioner

The Punch | 28-08-2026 04:17pm |

The Lagos State Government has warned residents that refusing to pay for waste management services provided by Private Sector Participation operators could lead to criminal sanctions. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known during a radio programme on Friday. He discussed the gains and challenges of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The warning underscores the government's commitment to enforcing waste management regulations.

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