Ministry of Environment & Water Resources
The mandate of the Ministry was primarily to secure a clean, healthier and sustainable environment that will be conducive for tourism, economic growth and wellbeing of its citizenry.
In the year 2005, two offices were created under the Ministry namely: Office of Environmental Services (OES) and Office of Drainage Services (ODS). — Read More
Office of Environmental Services & Water Resources
The Office has Administration and Human Resource, Environmental Health, Legal Services, Enforcement and Advocacy, Environmental Management, Planning Unit, Finance and Account, Public Affairs and Research, Internal Audit, Procurement and ICT.
Office of Drainage Services & Water Resources
The Office has Administration and Human Resource, Finance and Account, Drainage Construction / Dredging, Drainage Maintenance and Operation / EFAD, Drainage Enforcement and Compliance, Water Resources, Project and Planning.
Messages from the Ministry
News & Publications
LASG COMMENCES REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES ON SYSTEM 1 DRAINAGE RIGHT OF WAY(ODO IYA ALARO)
…Action followed expiration of mandatory served notices …..Convening of consultative meetings with property owners ….Recalcitrance of some property owners who continued construction The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources Monday commenced the removal of all contravening structures under the system 1
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2024 SEASONAL CLIMATE PATTERN: LAGOS TO EXPERIENCE MORE THAN NORMAL RAINFALL.
…….As Env. Commissioner urges residents to remain calm and support Government’s efforts The Lagos State Government announced on Tuesday that the State is expected to experience more than normal amount of rainfall during the year 2024 rainy season with a total of 1936.2mm predicted rainfall The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Environment, Mr. Tokunbo
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LAGOS UNVEILS WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
……….As Gov joins celebration of 2024 World Water Day The Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu on Thursday unveiled the Lagos State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene policy to effectively harness, promote national and international focus on Water and Sanitation sector to ensure rapid expansion of access to water infrastructure in the State. Speaking during the
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LASG COMMENCES REMOVAL OF SHANTIES ON LAGOS COASTAL ROAD, MAIYEGUN, JAKANDE
Says no Going back on regeneration plans Lagos State Government on Monday commenced the removal of all illegal shanties/Structures that litter the Lagos Coastal road at Maiyegun Estate by Jakande in Lekki area of the State, reiterating its commitment to urban regeneration in the state. The commitment was given by the State Commissioner
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LASG TO COMMENCE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF DRAINAGE RIGHT OF WAY ENFORCEMENT IN APAPA ON MONDAY
The Lagos state Government over the weekend announced Monday as the commencement date for enforcement operations in Apapa to re-establish the three metres drainage Right of Way for all its drainage channels. Speaking with newsmen after an inspection tour to check the level of compliance, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo
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LASG CHARGES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS TO WORK IN SYNERGY FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
….. As Environment Commissioner also meets Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Fellows_ The Lagos State Government on Thursday charged Environmental Health Officers(EHO) across the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas to work in synergy with the Ministry to achieve a clean, safe and sustainable environment. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr.
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