Tokunbo Wahab
NigeriapoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is known for his proactive approach to environmental issues, including waste management. Recently, he announced the arrest of over 25 individuals for illegal waste disposal, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing public complaints and enforcing environmental laws.
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Tokunbo Wahab announced the closure of Oshodi Resettlement Market following an attack on sanitation officers.
Oshodi Market Shut Down Over Attack on Sanitation OfficersNigeria· 2026-06-24
Tokunbo Wahab is the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources who announced the closure of the Oshodi Resettlement Market.
Lagos Market Shut Over Attack on Sanitation OfficersNigeria· 2026-06-23
Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, who discussed the arrests for open defecation.
Lagos arrests 275 for open defecation despite toiletsNigeria· 2026-03-06Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, who disclosed the prosecution of 4,000 persons for illegal waste dumping.
Lagos Prosecutes 4,000 for Illegal Waste DumpingNigeria· 2026-03-05The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the development in a statement.
Lagos seals Ladipo market over environmental infractionsNigeria· 2026-02-09Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources who confirmed the clearance exercises.
Lagos taskforce impounds 50 bikes, clears shantiesNigeria· 2026-02-01
Lagos Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, justified the suspension of reclamation projects due to environmental concerns.
Lagos suspends wetland reclamation projects over environmentNigeria· 2025-09-18Tokunbo Wahab is the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources who commented on the arrests.
6 Arrested in Lagos for Road Barricade VandalismNigeria· 2025-09-06
Tokunbo Wahab announced the development regarding the dislodgement of illegal street traders in Victoria Island.
Lagos Task Force Clears Street Traders in Victoria Island RaNigeria· 2025-09-01Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of Health and Water Resources, disclosed via his social media handle about the arrests made for unlawful activities.
Lagos Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Dumping, Arrests 40+Nigeria· 2025-09-01
Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, disclosed the sealing of Global International College due to environmental violations.
Lekki School Sealed: Wastewater Pollution Sparks ClosureNigeria· 2025-07-05Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for Environment in Lagos State.
Gov't Defends Mall Bag SalesNigeria· 2025-07-04
Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources who announced the reopening of the Oko-Oba Abattoir after compliance with sanitation regulations.
Lagos Reopens Oko-Oba Abattoir After Sanitation UpgradeNigeria· 2025-06-28Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos Minister of Environment and Water Resources, met with FBRA members to discuss the modalities of the SUPs ban.
89% Job Losses? MAN Sounds AlarmNigeria· 2025-06-24
Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources who announced the arrest of a man for converting a residential building into an illegal abattoir.
Man Arrested for Illegal Lagos AbattoirNigeria· 2025-06-24Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources who disclosed the arrest of a resident for illegally converting his home into a slaughter facility.
Lagos Arrests Man for Illegal AbattoirNigeria· 2025-06-23Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State.
84 Arrested in Agege CrackdownNigeria· 2025-06-21
Tokunbo Wahab is the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources who announced the closure of the Agege abattoir due to unsanitary conditions.
Agege Abattoir Closed: LASG cites unsanitary conditionsNigeria· 2025-06-20Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos.
5 Held for Illegal DumpingNigeria· 2025-06-15
Tokunbo Wahab disclosed that Idowu refused lawful arrest and assaulted the official performing his duty.
Lagos Court Jails Man for Assaulting Govt WorkerNigeria· 2025-06-14
Tokunbo Wahab is the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources who reported on the incident.
Canada Returnee Jailed for Assaulting KAI OfficialNigeria· 2025-06-13Tokunbo Wahab stated that Mr Idowu was taken into custody and will face prosecution.
Canada Returnee Arrested in Lagos: Assault on KAI OfficialNigeria· 2025-06-13Tokunbo Wahab confirmed the arrests in a post shared on his X.com page.
Lagos to Prosecute 10 for Street TradingNigeria· 2025-06-10
Mr Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State.
Lagos Arrests 36 Street TradersNigeria· 2025-06-08The Lagos Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, describes the decision to ban SUPs as imperative.
Lagos Enforces Ban on Single-Use Plastics Starting July 2025Nigeria· 2025-06-07Tokunbo Wahab described the project as a major milestone for Lagos State's transition to a circular waste economy.
Zoomlion signs waste management deals in 3 countries
Ghana· 2025-06-02
Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources who warned market traders of possible closure for environmental violations.
Govt threatens market closure over environmental violationsNigeria· 2025-06-02Tokunbo Wahab described the crackdown as a vital step in restoring order.
Lagos to arraign 62 arrested in Island midnight raid FridayNigeria· 2025-05-23Wahab disclosed the arrest of Olawale in a statement on his X handle.
LAWMA arrests man for illegal waste dumping in LagosNigeria· 2025-05-21
Tokunbo Wahab is the Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State.
Lagos begins demolition of structures in Eti-Osa LGA to address floodingNigeria· 2025-05-10