The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has sealed Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island and Foodies Restaurant in Lekki Phase 1 over improper wastewater disposal into public drains.
The enforcement action was disclosed on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his official X account.
According to the commissioner, investigations revealed that both establishments discharged untreated wastewater into drainage systems, causing pollution, foul odour, and public health concerns despite repeated warnings.
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office shut Balmoral Convention Centre after discovering that raw sewage was being pumped directly into public drains. Authorities also identified wastewater overflow from a blocked sewage chamber, which contributed to environmental contamination and persistent nuisance in the area.
Wahab stated that the violations resulted in severe pollution and drainage contamination, prompting immediate enforcement action.
Foodies Restaurant, located at Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase 1, was also sealed for discharging untreated wastewater containing fats and oils into public drains. Officials said the practice led to blocked drainage channels and environmental pollution, despite earlier compliance notices issued to the establishment.
The latest action forms part of a broader crackdown by the Lagos State Government on residential and commercial properties violating wastewater management regulations.
In recent months, several properties have faced similar sanctions. In January 2026, a residential estate in Lekki Phase 1 was sealed over environmental nuisance and obstruction of enforcement officials. In September 2025, EMCEL Court Phase I and Well Stock Apartments in Ikota GRA, Eti-Osa, were shut for illegal wastewater discharge, while Viva Bella Court II in Lekki Peninsula was sealed in April 2026 for releasing untreated wastewater into public drains.
The state government has also resumed its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which restarted on April 25, 2026, after being suspended in 2016 following a court ruling against movement restrictions.
Authorities say the exercise is aimed at promoting environmental responsibility, reducing flooding risks, and improving public health outcomes. It is backed by strict enforcement measures, including fines and up to three months’ imprisonment for illegal dumping and littering.
With renewed sanitation efforts and intensified enforcement, Lagos State is signaling a stronger commitment to environmental governance and sustainable urban management.
