Lagos Recruits1,400 New KAI Officers to Tackle Waste and Street Trading

To strengthen environmental enforcement in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State Executive Council have approved the recruitment of 1,400 new officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI.

The move, announced on Wednesday by Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, is part of a broader drive to maintain a cleaner, healthier, and more orderly Lagos.

“The Governor and the State Executive Council have approved the recruitment of an additional 1,400 officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps,” Wahab said.

“This move is aimed at strengthening enforcement and supporting the Ministry in maintaining cleaner, healthier, and more orderly public spaces across Lagos.”

The new officers will monitor compliance with environmental laws, curb street trading in restricted areas, and prevent indiscriminate waste dumping.

They will also support efforts to ensure proper waste management and flood control across the metropolis.

Reinforcing the #CleanerLagos Vision

According to Wahab, the expansion will boost the state’s capacity to enforce environmental standards and deter violations that threaten public health.

“With this expansion, we are reinforcing our commitment to a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos that prioritises public health, safety, and environmental sustainability,” he stated.

The announcement follows a recent enforcement action by the Lagos State Task Force, which demolished illegal structures built on drainage channels along Ikosi Road in Kosofe.

Authorities said the operation was essential to control flooding and protect lives and property during the rainy season.

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