Lagos State authorities have sealed Ejanla Restaurant at No. 40, Fola Osibo Street, Lekki, following deliberate discharge of raw sewage into public drains, officials said on Thursday.
Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, confirmed on X that the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) took the action after discovering the restaurant was using a pumping machine to release untreated wastewater into the community drainage system.
“The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), on Thursday 13th November 2025, sealed off Ejanla Restaurant…for deliberate discharge of raw sewage into the public drains…causing offensive odour in the community, constituting public nuisance, environmental pollution, and endangering human life,” Wahab said.
He warned that such environmental violations would not be tolerated, adding: “Every act of environmental nuisance and pollution portends grave dangers to public health and will be met with appropriate sanctions and/or prosecution.”
This action is part of a series of enforcement measures by Lagos State authorities against commercial establishments flouting environmental laws. Recent examples include:
- Chicken Republic at No. 23, Agungi Ajiran Road, Lekki, sealed for discharging wastewater into public drains.
- Cravings & More fast food outlet in Egbeda Idimu, sealed in September 2024 for releasing kitchen fats and oils into drains, causing clogging, foul odour, and infestation by flies and maggots.
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, faces ongoing challenges with improper waste disposal, sewage management, and urbanisation-related public health risks. Clogged and misused drains often result in flooding, offensive odours, and heightened risk of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid.
The LSWMO, under the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, is tasked with monitoring, regulating, and managing wastewater disposal across the state. Officials have repeatedly cautioned restaurants, hotels, and industrial operators that non-compliance with sanitation regulations poses serious threats to community health.
