Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Government has shut down Ejanla Restaurant at 40 Fola Osibo Street, Lekki, for allegedly pumping raw sewage into public drains.
The sealing was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) on Thursday.
The development was confirmed by Commissioner for Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his verified X handle, following community complaints about a foul smell and environmental damage.
The operation was carried out after investigations uncovered that the restaurant had installed a pumping system that diverted untreated wastewater directly into the public drain network.
Commissioner Wahab emphasised the potential dangers of such activities, noting that: “Every act of environmental nuisance and pollution portends grave dangers to public health and will be met with appropriate sanctions and or prosecution.”
Residents of the Lekki neighbourhood had raised concerns over foul smells and visible pollutants emanating from the drainage channel near the restaurant.
Following a review of complaints, the LSWMO determined that the establishment’s pumping of raw sewage into public drains constituted both an environmental and health hazard, and issued the closure order accordingly.
Commissioner Wahab called on other businesses and residents alike to obey wastewater disposal guidelines and to report any suspicious or hazardous discharge behaviours to the relevant authorities.
“We shall not tolerate businesses compromising the health of Lagosians by polluting our environment and misusing public infrastructure,” he declared.
