Lagos residents endure four-month refuse crisis in Ejigbo, Idimu

Residents in Lagos's Ejigbo and Idimu areas are enduring a persistent waste crisis, with large refuse heaps accumulating on road medians for four months. The waste, located on the median connecting Ejigbo and Idimu, has remained unattended despite numerous complaints to relevant authorities and the regular presence of waste management operators.

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The refuse has been here since May. Nobody has come to evacuate it. We have continued to live with the waste, and the situation is becoming unbearable.

During a recent visit, our correspondent observed significant refuse piles at various points along the axis, particularly near Dorcas and Church bus stops. Residents report that the waste has been present since May, making August the fourth month of its accumulation. They expressed frustration, stating that while PSP operators do visit the area, this specific, large heap has been ignored.

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This is a major road connecting Ejigbo and Idimu, yet you can see refuse everywhere on the median. It has been there for months. This road is not known for the presence of refuse such as this. This is strange. We have called the attention of waste managers to it, but nothing is being done.

The situation has created an eyesore for motorists, commuters, and residents. The refuse heaps have grown to alarming sizes, with one near Idimu Bus Stop reaching a height comparable to a vehicle. Residents describe this as a recurring problem, with waste often left for weeks or even months before evacuation, sometimes obstructing the road and negatively impacting efforts to maintain a clean environment.

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This is a regular sight here. The refuse will be gathered, and it can remain there for almost two months before they come to evacuate it.