By Abdullahi Lukman
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the recruitment of 1,400 additional officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), to strengthen environmental enforcement and promote cleaner public spaces across the state.
The approval, announced on Wednesday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, followed the endorsement of the State Executive Council.
Wahab stated that the new officers will enhance the government’s capacity to enforce environmental laws, curb street trading in restricted areas, and prevent indiscriminate waste disposal.
“With this expansion, we are reinforcing our commitment to a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos that prioritizes public health, safety, and environmental sustainability,” Wahab said.
He explained that the recruitment initiative reflects the Sanwo-Olu administration’s broader vision of ensuring a cleaner, healthier, and more organized Lagos through effective environmental management and sustainable practices.
