fication and landscaping are now being transformed into makeshift dumpsites. In several communities, drainage channels meant to facilitate the free flow of stormwater have become clogged with plastic waste, food remnants and household refuse, creating environmental and public health concerns, especially during the rainy season. While the Lagos State Government has continued to invest heavily in waste management infrastructure and environmental sustainability programmes, many observers believe that lasting success can only be achieved through a significant change in public attitudes toward wast…
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Poor Sanitation: Why Lagos Must Be Rescued
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adeRonke oJediRan
PM News Correspondent
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