Taaooma Raises Alarm Over Lagos Refuse Crisis, Calls for Government Action
Taaooma, also known as Apaokagi Maryam, highlighted the presence of refuse dumps on road medians in Lagos State through a video shared on social media. She called on the Lagos State government and relevant environmental agencies like LAWMA and LASEPA to intervene.
The video showed heaps of garbage along road medians, with residents and daily activities being affected. Social media users expressed worry about the widespread nature of the issue, citing various areas in Lagos experiencing similar problems.
Criticisms were also directed at the private sector's role in waste management. The situation was described as unacceptable, with concerns raised about health risks and potential epidemics.
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