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Lagos govt to employ 1,400 KAI officers

The Lagos State Government has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,400 officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known via a statement shared on X on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Wahab said the approval by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the State Executive Council is aimed at strengthening enforcement and supporting the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to enhance a cleaner, healthier, and more organised Lagos.

Wahab stated: “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the State Executive Council have approved the recruitment of an additional 1,400 officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI).

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

“The new recruits will boost our capacity to monitor compliance with environmental laws, prevent indiscriminate dumping of waste, discourage street trading in restricted areas, and ensure proper waste management practices in every part 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.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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