Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the recruitment of 1,400 additional officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).
The decision, endorsed by the State Executive Council, is part of efforts to enhance enforcement and support the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in maintaining cleaner, healthier, and more orderly public spaces across Lagos.
According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the new officers will strengthen the state’s capacity to monitor compliance with environmental laws, curb indiscriminate dumping of waste, discourage street trading in restricted areas, and promote proper waste management practices in all parts of the state.
“With this expansion, we are reinforcing our commitment to a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos that prioritizes public health, safety, and environmental sustainability,” Wahab stated.
The recruitment drive aligns with the state government’s renewed push to improve environmental standards and ensure effective enforcement across metropolitan and suburban communities.