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Why are we partnering with transport union- Govt
The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that its recent engagement with transport unions was aimed at replacing the statutory responsibilities of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI.
The clarification was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement posted on X on Tuesday.
Wahab described claims circulating on social media and some blogs as misinformation, stressing that LAGESC, working in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force, remains the government’s duly empowered environmental enforcement agency.
According to the commissioner, the government’s engagement with transport unions was designed to strengthen collaboration and encourage shared responsibility in addressing environmental challenges within parks, garages and the public transportation system.
He noted that illegal trading activities and indiscriminate disposal of refuse on road medians and within transport facilities remain major concerns that require the active participation of stakeholders.
Wahab explained that the initiative seeks to improve cleanliness and waste management practices in parks and garages across the state, adding that it does not in any way transfer, diminish or replace the enforcement responsibilities of LAGESC and the Task Force.
He said the partnership was intended to complement existing enforcement efforts by promoting environmental compliance, higher sanitation standards and broader stakeholder participation in maintaining a cleaner environment.
The commissioner reassured residents that environmental sanitation remains a top priority of the state government, pledging continued engagement with relevant stakeholders and partners in efforts to build a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Lagos.
He urged Lagosians to disregard misleading reports and support ongoing initiatives aimed at improving environmental conditions across the state.