Residents along Lagos’ Idimu-Ejigbo Road are still grappling with a massive refuse dump that has sat on the road median for six months.
The heap, which stretches across a section of the busy route, continues to emit foul smells and attract flies. For commuters and traders in the area, daily activities have become increasingly uncomfortable.
Community members said authorities had previously moved in to clear the waste. However, the garbage has piled up again and has remained unattended for months, raising fresh concerns about sanitation and public health.
Locals fear the prolonged presence of the waste could trigger disease outbreaks, especially with the rainy season worsening drainage in the area. They are calling for urgent intervention to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
The persistent dump has also raised questions about waste management enforcement on major Lagos roads. Residents are urging the relevant agencies to carry out a permanent evacuation and put measures in place to stop indiscriminate dumping on the median.
Six-Month-Old Waste Pile Still Chokes Idimu-Ejigbo Road Despite Past Cleanup
