Ajah-Lekki markets, facilities face waste compliance enforcement

Lagos’ waste-management authority has begun compliance enforcement against markets, businesses and institutions along the Ajah-Lekki axis after repeated violations of waste and environmental rules.

LAWMA identified facilities including Kodak Moment, Bayrock Lifestyle, Caelum Nigeria Ltd, Alpha Pharmacy, Amazon Farm, Ramayaa Mall, Simply Africa Place, Wolly Mall, Delightful Toy Shop and New Creation Church. Other named sites included The Logic Church, Dow Eye Clinic, Time Oak Hotel, Elizade Motors, Living Faith Church, Christ Chapel Church and QMB Mart.

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We have continued to engage and monitor facilities to secure compliance, but where establishments continue to default after being given the opportunity to comply, we will take the necessary enforcement measures.

The action followed a monitoring and enforcement exercise on Aug. 25, 2026, by LAWMA’s Project WISE team, officials from Kick Against Indiscipline, military personnel and the Nigeria Police. At Eleganza, the team removed illegal structures built along road corridors and pedestrian walkways by traders. Officials said the structures obstructed motorists and pedestrians.

The team also sealed Issa Imamu Market after persistent roadside waste disposal. LAWMA Managing Director Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the authority would continue combining engagement and improved services with firm enforcement. He urged businesses, markets, institutions and residents to follow approved waste-management requirements and cooperate with enforcement teams.

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Our responsibility is to ensure that commercial activities do not compromise proper waste management or the right of residents to a clean and orderly environment.