In Lagos State, an Environmental Special Offences Court has recently found 50 individuals guilty of reckless waste disposal at various locations within the state.
On Friday, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority posted images of the convicted individuals on their Facebook page.
The photos were captioned, “An Environmental Special Offences Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday and Thursday, this week, convicted 50 persons for engaging in reckless waste disposal at some locations in the state.
“The environmental offenders were fined ₦30,000 each by the court, with an option of community service at LAWMA HQ, Iddo and Odan General Hospital, Lagos Island.
“We appeal to residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal and support LAWMA’s efforts to make the state clean and livable for all. A dirty environment is a breeding ground for diseases and other hazards. Remember, prevention is always better than cure.”
