Bonu Calls for Prosecution of Homeless Individuals Engaging in Environmentally Hazardous Activities

By Dansu Peter  Hon. Bonu Solomon Saanu, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Badagry Constituency I, has called for t...

By Dansu Peter 

Hon. Bonu Solomon Saanu, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Badagry Constituency I, has called for the arrest of homeless individuals whose activities pose environmental hazards.  

Bonu made the call during a plenary session of the Lagos State House of Assembly, where the Assembly urged the Lagos State government to implement stricter measures to curb open defecation and improve sanitation across the state. He urged local government chairmen to support state efforts in maintaining cleanliness.  

The lawmakers pressed the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to fully enforce environmental laws prohibiting open defecation and to ensure the availability of free public toilets statewide. They also emphasized the need for a sustained public awareness campaign to educate residents on the dangers of the practice.  

Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda strongly condemned open defecation, highlighting the urgency of improving sanitation infrastructure.  

Raising the matter under Urgent Public Importance, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe (Oshodi-Isolo 01) warned that open defecation tarnishes Lagos’ reputation and hinders sustainable development.  

Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa 01) proposed the introduction of affordable public toilets as a practical solution, while Hon. Femi Saheed (Kosofe 02) called for clear policies to ensure the proper management of sanitation facilities.  

Hon. Aro Moshood (Ikorodu 02) linked open defecation to waste accumulation, stressing the need for stricter waste management, particularly in market areas like Mile 12.  

The Assembly resolved to intensify awareness campaigns and collaborate with private sector stakeholders to fund sanitation initiatives across Lagos.