LAGOS CLAMPS DOWN ON ILLEGAL DREDGERS, ARRESTS SUSPECTED OPERATORS

The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development today launched a clampdown on illegal dredgers operating in the State, ordering them to stop work immediately. This move is aimed at curbing environmental degradation and promoting sustainable development across the waterfront schemes located across the coastal regions of the Metropolis. The enforcement exercise which was led by Hon Ekundayo Alebiosu, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastucture Development, together with members of his team raided several illegal dredging sites which were shut down upon arrival of the officials. Some suspected dredging…

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