The Lagos State Waste Management Authority says it has cleared the Alaba Rago setback along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday while commenting on the ongoing enforcement exercise along the Alaba Rago corridor.

Gbadegesin said the clearance of illegal traders, squatters, and unauthorised structures underscored the Lagos State Government’s zero tolerance for environmental nuisance and indiscriminate waste disposal.

According to him, the operation became necessary following persistent indiscriminate waste disposal, obstruction of sanitation operations, and illegal occupation of the expressway setback by traders and squatters within the axis.

He explained that the exercise was aimed at restoring environmental order, improving sanitation standards, and protecting public infrastructure along one of the state’s major transport corridors.

Road setbacks are not designated for trading, habitation, or related activities. Continued encroachment on such public spaces will not be tolerated, he said.

Gbadegesin added that the government would continue to enforce environmental regulations and prevent activities capable of undermining structured waste management operations and environmental sustainability across the state.

He urged traders and residents to utilise approved market spaces and designated waste disposal channels.

“Environmental responsibility and compliance remain critical to achieving a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Lagos,” he stated.

The LAWMA boss disclosed that the enforcement operation was carried out in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps and the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.

He said the operation followed the expiration of a three-day removal notice earlier served on occupants of the affected corridor.

According to him, several carts operated by illegal waste handlers and cart pushers were seized during the exercise as part of measures to curb indiscriminate waste disposal and strengthen structured waste management within the area.

Gbadegesin reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to sustained collaboration with relevant enforcement agencies to maintain environmental order and strengthen sanitation enforcement across Lagos State.

Alaba Rago, located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Ojo, Lagos State, is a major livestock and food supply market known for its large concentration of northern traders.