Dowen College Sealed by Lagos Government Over Waste Management Violations
- The Lagos State Government has sealed Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1 over alleged violations of waste management laws
- The enforcement followed a viral video showing a man linked to the school admitting to improper waste disposal
- Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab vowed continued action against institutions flouting environmental regulations
The Lagos State Government has sealed Dowen College, a prominent private school in Lekki Phase 1, following allegations of indiscriminate waste disposal and violation of waste management regulations.
The enforcement action was disclosed on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post shared via his official X account (formerly Twitter).
Source: Twitter
Wahab confirmed that operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), in collaboration with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), carried out the closure.
“Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps #LAGESCOfficial in collaboration with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority #Lawma_gov sealed up Dowen College in Lekki over indiscriminate waste disposal,” Wahab wrote.
Lagos environmental sanitation corps links waste to Dowen College
The move came after Wahab posted a video on Tuesday showing LAGESC officials apprehending an unidentified man for allegedly breaching waste disposal laws. In the footage, the man admitted to being affiliated with Dowen College, prompting authorities to trace the environmental offence back to the school.
“This waste was traced to Dowen College in Lekki Phase 1. Such disregard for environmental laws is unacceptable,” Wahab stated.
He further directed the Corps Marshal of LAGESC to seal the school premises, stressing the government’s zero-tolerance stance on environmental violations.
“We will not hesitate to take firm action against any institution or organisation that violates our waste management regulations. Lagos must remain clean, safe and healthy for all residents, and enforcement will continue without compromise,” Wahab reiterated.
The sealing of Dowen College underscores the Lagos State Government’s ongoing efforts to enforce environmental laws and maintain public hygiene across the metropolis. Officials have warned that similar actions will be taken against any organisation found to be in breach of waste disposal regulations.
Dowen College
Dowen College is a co-educational secondary school located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. Established in October 1997, the institution offers both day and boarding facilities and provides a dual curriculum comprising Nigerian and British educational standards.
Known for its emphasis on academic excellence, discipline, and character development,
Dowen College caters to students aged 11 to 18 and boasts modern facilities including science laboratories, a swimming pool, and a zoological garden. The school has received international recognition, including an award from the British Council, and maintains a tradition of high performance in external examinations such as WASSCE, IGCSE, and SAT.
Dowen College: Withdrawing children From the school not advisable
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Dowen College Parents’ Forum has reacted to an online campaign that parents should withdraw their children from the school following the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni, who was allegedly bullied and killed by some senior students.
In an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters on Tuesday, December 7, one of the executive members of the forum, Aituaz Kola-Oladejo, said parents withdrawing their children from the school would not solve any problem.
Source: Legit.ng
