The Lagos Ministry of Environment and the Special Environmental Task Force, Led by ACP Bayo Sulaiman, has embarked on the clearing Obalende Under-bridge to ensure a flood-free hygienic, and beautiful Lagos., and foster a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for the well being of citizenry.
According to the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, the state government would ensure that the cleaning would be maintained because there is a plan for the area.
Gawat said the clearing of the Obalende Under-bridge is a major achievement in the security of the State, aside from other numerous environmental issues.
He emphasised that the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab has assured that there is a plan for the space and it will not be left alone.
Lagosians have welcomed the development, urging the Lagos State Government to ensure that all the nooks and crannies of the state are made clean.
A Lagosian, J. A. Adeoye said, “This is reset. Whatever this commissioner is doing should be declared on Roads and schools in Lagos. Total reset button to go back to the true design of Lagos. Lagos is capable of being a center of attraction for tourists across the globe. Actions like this and other developments cropping up will make Lagos attain the deserved recognition. I respect this Man leading this ministry of environment currently.”
While Taiwo Ajakaye said, “Unbelievable that Obalende can be cleared this way”, Nelson said, “I am happy about this”, and Olori said, “So there is space like this in Obalende?”
Others who shared their opinion on the clearing include Gabriel Peter, “Welcome developments, I’m Igbo and sometimes I wonder what the Lagos state government was thinking when this place was a hideout for criminal activities, I saw this place when I was going to get my passport, but I commend the Lagos state government.”
Chigozie, “With the way Tokunbo Wahab is going about his works, Lagosians will soon realise that you don’t have to live by the beachfront or riverside to enjoy the fresh breeze.”
Segun Akinkugbe, “ack then the roads were horrible, with huge, muddy potholes and this stinking, black, gutter-grade water that you prayed fervently never to get splashed with or fall into for any reason because any clothes you’re wearing if that happens is condemned forever and ever. It’s amazing the transformation that Obalende has undergone generally since Fashola. Used to pass there everyday in the bad old days on my way to work, wondering why the gateway to the most commercial and prestigious part of the city was so terrible. Kudos to the team!”
