Heap of Refuse on 41 Road Gowon Estate, in Lagos on Wednesday (11/07/18)
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In Photos: Lagos, City of Excellence with a Trashy Problem

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In most parts of Lagos now, it’s Garbage in, garbage out, garbage everywhere.

Trash continue to pile up in one of the most progressive cities in Nigeria, with residents calling for immediate response from Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

Heap of Refuse on 41 Road Gowon Estate, in Lagos on
Wednesday (11/07/18)

“If nothing is done, it’s just going to get worse, said Sade Ademola, a medical practitioner. ” Because after that what comes is disease. It’s not hard to figure out,” she said.

According to Emeka Nwosu ” Garbage is a major source of environmental pollution. Everyday a huge amount of waste is produced in this urban city. These wastes are dumped beside the main road or in public places. How long will we have to tolerate this unbearable situation?

Heap of Refuse on 41 Road Gowon Estate, in Lagos on
Wednesday (11/07/18)

 

Heap of Refuse on 41 Road Gowon Estate, in Lagos on
Wednesday (11/07/18)

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