The Lagos State Government has sealed Global International College located in Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, over alleged illegal discharge of untreated wastewater and faecal sludge into public drainage channels.
The enforcement action was carried out on Saturday by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the development in a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. He said the college was shut down for persistently violating environmental regulations despite being cautioned on previous occasions.
“The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office on Saturday, 5th July 2025, sealed off Global International College… for deliberately discharging untreated faecal sludge and wastewater into the public drains via a pumping machine, thereby causing public nuisance, pollution, and endangering human life,” Wahab stated.
He noted that repeated warnings issued to the school had gone unheeded, prompting the regulatory agency to take enforcement action in accordance with state environmental laws.
Wahab urged residents and institutions across the state to adopt responsible wastewater disposal practices and maintain hygiene standards. He emphasized that proper environmental conduct is necessary to protect public health and preserve the city’s ecosystem.
“Lagosians are enjoined to embrace proper wastewater management and hygiene practices to enhance public health and environmental sustainability,” the commissioner said.
He added that the state government would continue to sanction violations of environmental laws, warning that actions detrimental to public health and safety would attract penalties or legal action.
The school remained closed as of Saturday evening, pending further regulatory review.
