LASEPA schedules pollution control training

In a significant move to bolster environmental stewardship, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) is set to host a crucial training workshop focused on sustainable practices for pollution abatement plants. This initiative underscores Lagos's commitment to environmental protection and its proactive approach to managing industrial impact.

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The workshop is designed to help participants develop the competence and practical skills required to improve efficiency in the operation and maintenance of pollution abatement plants,” adding that it would also “encourage the adoption of sustainable practices in operations, safety, and maintenance processes.

The workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the ASSBIFI Events & Suite in Alausa, Ikeja, is designed to equip industry stakeholders with enhanced technical skills. General Manager Tunde Ajayi highlighted that the training will focus on improving the efficiency of operation and maintenance of pollution abatement plants, fostering the adoption of sustainable practices in operations, safety, and maintenance processes.

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ensure compliance with regulatory standards guiding effluent and emissions discharge into the environment,” thereby contributing to a cleaner and healthier ecosystem in the state.

This program is vital for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, particularly concerning effluent and emissions discharge. By targeting pollution abatement plant operators, maintenance officers, environmental consultants, and relevant government officials, LASEPA aims to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility. Director of Engineering Services Taiwo Olumuyiwa urged stakeholders to seize this opportunity, emphasizing its importance in advancing sustainable industrial practices across Lagos State and contributing to a cleaner, healthier ecosystem.

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urged stakeholders to take advantage of the opportunity, stressing the importance of active participation in advancing sustainable industrial practices across the state.