After receiving a complaint from concerned residents, the administrative and kitchen complex of the Jesus Sanctuary, a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Masha, Surulere, Lagos, has been sealed off by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office. This action was taken because of the indiscriminate discharge of wastewater into the surrounding environment.
On Saturday, the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this revelation through a post on his social media platform.
According to the statement released, “In line with the Environmental Management and Protection Law 2017, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office #lswmomedia sealed off the administrative and kitchen complex of the Jesus Sanctuary, Masha, Surulere, Lagos, due to the illegal discharge of wastewater into the environment which poses a significant risk to public health.”
Actions like this not only pollute the soil and groundwater but also contribute to waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and diarrhea.
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office urges all residents to refrain from such activities and report any illegal actions that lead to environmental pollution.