LAGESC NABS TRUCKLOAD OF BANNED STYROFOAM PACKS

 By Ayodele Ifasakin 

LAGESC NABS TRUCKLOAD OF BANNED STYROFOAM PACKS

… As Corp Marshal Reads Riot Act To Would-Be  Defaulters 

As part of sustained efforts to mitigate environmental infractions in the State, operatives of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) apprehended a truckload of banned Styrofoam packs in transit in the State.

Also known as KAI, LAGESC Surulere division apprehended the truckload of banned styrofoam packs which were bound for Cameroon (in a Mercedes-Benz 814) at Ojuelegba area of the State.

Speaking on the discovery, the Corps Marshal of the Agency, Major Olaniyi  Olatunbosun Cole (rtd) expressed dismay at the fact that despite the carpet ban on Styrofoam in the State, there are negative elements that stacked away these banned products in warehouses with intent to sell at reduced prices to unsuspecting buyers from other States. 

According to him, ‘‘You would recall in January that the State Government via the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources announced the carpet ban on the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics across the State in which adequate publicity and stakeholder engagement was deplored to spread the word but some negative elements decided to withhold these inflammable products in their warehouses beyond the deadline’’.

Investigations also revealed that Iya Ireti Plastic Company, situated in the Lagos Island area of the State, sold the Styrofoam packs at a street value of ₦2,090,000.00 to a Cameroonian national with the hopes of moving the truckload of Styrofoam packs through Akwa-Ibom State for sales in the Central African country. 

Cole reiterated the commitment of the Agency to rid the State of environmental infractions just as he vowed to deal with all environmental defaulters. 

He maintained that the distribution and use of Styrofoam remains banned in Lagos, citing the new constitution of a task force by the Agency to consolidate intelligence efforts aimed at flushing out environmental defaulters across the State.

Super Eagles Star, Sly Doles Out Ramadan Food Packs To 200 Households In Agege

AgegePulse Magazine

Nigerian professional football Star, Sylvester Emeka Igbonu, Sly Tata has doled out Ramadan Food Packs to over 200 Muslim faithfuls in Agege as part of measures to improve food security in his community during this Holy month of Ramadan.


The Agege born FC Dynamo Moscow attacking midfielder in a brief chat with AgegePulse Magazine, said that, "Ramadan is an auspicious month of spiritual joy and blessings. It is also a key month in which we should go even further to help those most in need".

"it's imperative to assist our people by providing quality food items, especially during this precious month when the rewards of giving are multiplied". Says, providing food for needies should be seen as a privilege and a blessing.



"My prayer to Almighty God at this holy month of Ramadan is to end this global pandemic corona virus disease soon, while enjoined all Nigerians to adhere to habit of regular handwashing, keep social distancing and use of facemasks as directed by the Government to stop the community transmission of the disease". Sly Tata concluded.



Recall, the CEO/Chairman of K&M Classic Event Centre, Sylvester Igbonu recently distributed economic stimulus package for about 200 indigents and the most vulnerable citizens in his community, Agege to cushion the effect of stay at home order in Lagos.



Segun Adesina, head Committee on Ramadan Food Package disclosed that, the food pack includes a range of essential staple items ( Semolina, Macaroni, wheat, spaghetti and Noddles) is designed to alleviate poverty pains in our dear community and to meet a Households/family’s nutritional needs for this month of Ramadan.