Lagos seals i-Fitness gym over pollution

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Lagos State Government on Tuesday sealed off an i-Fitness Gym facility in the Jakande Roundabout area of Lekki Peninsula, Eti-Osa, over alleged indiscriminate discharge of raw sewage into public drains.

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The action was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, according to a post shared on the official X handle of the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.

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LSWMO said the facility was shut for allegedly channelling untreated sewage into public drainage systems, a practice the government described as a public nuisance and environmental hazard.

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The agency said the activity posed serious risks to public health and violated environmental regulations.

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It added that enforcement action was necessary to ensure compliance with wastewater management laws in the state.

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The statement read in part,”The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) on Tuesday 23rd June, 2026, sealed-off , Jakande Round-about, Lekki Peninsula, Eti-Osa, Lagos, over indiscriminate discharge of raw sewage into public drains via pipe, thereby causing public nuisance and environmental pollution as well as endangering human health.”

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The government reiterated that individuals and organisations must comply with proper wastewater management practices, warning that offenders would face sanctions and possible prosecution under relevant environmental laws.

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Officials also urged residents and businesses to adopt safer environmental practices to reduce pollution and protect public health across Lagos.

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“Lagos State government reiterates the need for the public to adhere strictly to proper wastewater management practices, noting that any individual or organisation found contravening environmental regulations will be meted with appropriate sanctions and possible prosecution in accordance with the enabling laws,” the statement partly read.

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The sealing of the gym adds to a series of recent enforcement actions by the Lagos State Government targeting environmental violations across the state.

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