Lagos seals i-Fitness gym over pollution

The Lagos State Government has shut down the i-Fitness Gym located in the Jakande Roundabout area of Lekki Peninsula. The action was taken by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) due to the facility's alleged indiscriminate discharge of untreated sewage into public drainage systems.

According to a statement shared by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the gym's activities constitute a public nuisance and an environmental hazard. The government emphasized that this practice poses serious risks to public health and violates established environmental regulations. The LSWMO stated that the enforcement action was necessary to ensure adherence to the state's wastewater management laws.

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The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) on Tuesday 23rd June, 2026, sealed-off , Jakande Round-about, Lekki Peninsula, Eti-Osa, Lagos, over indiscriminate discharge of raw sewage into public drains via pipe, thereby causing public nuisance and environmental pollution as well as endangering human health.

The statement detailed that the sealing occurred on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Officials reiterated the importance of proper wastewater management, warning that both individuals and organizations found in violation of environmental regulations will face appropriate sanctions, including possible prosecution under relevant laws. The government also urged residents and businesses across Lagos to adopt safer environmental practices to mitigate pollution and safeguard public health.

This closure is part of a broader series of enforcement actions by the Lagos State Government targeting environmental violations throughout the state. The government's firm stance underscores its commitment to maintaining environmental standards and protecting the well-being of its citizens.

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Lagos State government reiterates the need for the public to adhere strictly to proper wastewater management practices, noting that any individual or organisation found contravening environmental regulations will be meted with appropriate sanctions and possible prosecution in accordance with the enabling laws.