LASEPA
Departments
Mr Abiodun Ogunleye
Head, Zonal Office Directorate
Mr Abiodun Ogunleye
Head, Zonal Office DirectorateSummary
Zonal office directorate department is in charge of monitoring and enforcing compliance with environmental standards in industrial activities, conducting investigations, and sensitizing the public on pollution prevention, as well as ensuring safe water production, inspecting facilities, and participating in environmental sanitation exercises and global events like World Environment Day.
Our Functions
- Monitoring and controlling industrial activities to ensure compliance with environmental standards and guidelines of the Agency;
- Protecting health and welfare through public enlightenment and attending to public complaints through environmental investigations;
- Monitoring of packaged water facilities to ensure safe water production;
- Advocacy/sensitization of market men/women through pollution prevention approach;
- Carrying out environmental sanitation exercise every last Thursday of the month on all industrial facilities and markets;
- Sampling of water, air and noise at all industrial visits to ascertain compliance;
- Visits to filling stations for data assessments and inventorization of Petroleum Products Underground Storage Tanks (UST);
- Inspection of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to Iron and Steel facilities within Lagos State;
- Industrial visits to eateries, hotels, bakeries and agricultural outfits (large scale) to ascertain level of compliance to regulatory standards;
- Participating in World Environment Day Celebration every 5th day of June, annually.
Mrs. Natufe Yejide Abosed
Head, Noise Control Department
Mrs. Natufe Yejide Abosed
Head, Noise Control DepartmentSummary
THE LAW
LAGOS STATE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION LAW 2017, PART VI.
PROHIBITION OF NOISE IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PLACES Section 177 Sub-Section 1 and 2.
MANDATE – NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL
Section 199, Sub-Section K, L, M.
The Agency (LASEPA) shall have power to make regulations on:
(K) Noise standard for any product or class which emits noise capable of adversely affecting the public health or welfare.
(L) Noise standard for any product or class which is sold wholly or in part on the basis of its effectiveness in reducing noise.
(M) The Agency shall have power to make regulations on noise pollution standards in any residential, religious, commercial, industrial or any other premises with a view to controlling the psychological and physiological effects of noise on human and the effects of noise on domestic animals, wildlife and property.
(N) Procedure for application for permit under part vi.
Our Functions
- Investigate and resolve public complaints/disputes on noise pollution from industrial, commercial and residential areas of Lagos State.
- Mediate on environmental disputes between complainants and respondents
- Constant sensitization of the public on noiseless Lagos to reduce noise prone activities within respective environment (residential, commercial and industries using noise pollution prevention techniques.
- Enlightenment comparing on pollution prevention within the 57 local government areas/LCDA on the state.
- Represent the agency at inter-ministerial meeting on matters bordering noise pollution control.
Mr Babatunde Ayodeji
Head, Enforcement Department
Mr Babatunde Ayodeji
Head, Enforcement DepartmentSummary
The main thrust of the Monitoring, Compliance & Enforcement Department is to assist organizations and facilities to meet up with regulatory standards, especially in cases which the Agency has discovered lapses. The other schedule of duty of the Compliance Monitoring Unit includes the following:
Our Functions
- Inspection and Monitoring: Conduct routine inspections of industrial facilities, commercial establishments, and construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Enforcement Actions: Take appropriate enforcement actions against violators of environmental laws, including issuing citations, fines, and stop-work orders.
- Investigations: Investigate complaints and reports of environmental violations, gathering evidence and documentation to support enforcement actions.
- Public Education and Outreach: Educate the public on environmental regulations and the importance of compliance through workshops, seminars, and outreach programs.
- Compliance Assistance: Provide guidance and assistance to businesses and individuals to help them understand and comply with environmental regulations.
- Permitting and Licensing: Review permit applications for activities that may impact the environment, ensuring that proposed projects meet regulatory requirements.
- Emergency Response: Respond to environmental emergencies such as chemical spills, fires, and hazardous material releases, coordinating with other agencies to mitigate the impacts.
- Enforcement Coordination: Collaborate with other government agencies, law enforcement, and environmental organizations to coordinate enforcement efforts and share information.
- Policy Development: Participate in the development of environmental policies and regulations, providing input based on enforcement experience and expertise.
- Enforcement Training and Capacity Building: Provide training programs and capacity-building initiatives for LASEPA staff and other stakeholders involved in environmental enforcement, ensuring that personnel are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively enforce environmental regulations.
Oso Ayodele Modupe
Director, Air Quality & Emmision Unitamoso@lagosstate.gov.ng
Oso Ayodele Modupe
Director, Air Quality & Emmision Unit- Email: amoso@lagosstate.gov.ng
Summary
Improve air quality and emission control in the State.
Our Functions
- Monitoring of air quality and regulating the level of emission within stipulated standards and regulations
Koko Faderera Mojirola
Director, Water & Land Pollution Control Departmentfkoko@lagosstate.gov.ng
Koko Faderera Mojirola
Director, Water & Land Pollution Control Department- Email: fkoko@lagosstate.gov.ng
Summary
Water & Land Pollution Control Department participates in monitoring and regulating industrial activities to ensure compliance with environmental standards, conducting investigations in response to public complaints, advocating pollution prevention, inspecting various facilities for compliance, and actively participating in environmental sanitation exercises.
Our Functions
- Regular monitoring of the hospitality industry such as Hotels, Lounges, Restaurants, bars, Malls etc and Bake houses in the state
- Attending to public complaints on land and water issues
- Collaboration with the private sectors, government agencies on issues that relates to land and water Pollution
Abdul Warees Solanke Monsurat M.
Director, Research and Development
Abdul Warees Solanke Monsurat M.
Director, Research and DevelopmentSummary
The Research and Development Department plays a crucial role in keeping the Agency informed about the latest developments in environmental management, managing the annual budget, reviewing technical reports, including EIA, EA, EAR, and PIA reports. Additionally, the department coordinates consultancy services, facilitates capacity building for staff, and is involved in drafting standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Media
LASEPA Accredited Environmental Consultant List
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LASEPA Compliance Architecture For Environmental Report Writing
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Our Functions
- The department keeps the Agency abreast of the latest development in environmental management.
- In addition, the department has the responsibility of preparing the Agency’s annual budget. It also requests for all technical reports so they can be reviewed.
- These reports include but not limited to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Reports for new projects, Environmental Assessment (EA) Reports for existing facilities, Environmental Audit Reports (EAR) for appraising facilities’ environmental compliance and Post Impact Assessment (PIA) for impacted areas for both private and public establishments.
- Consultancy services – Coordinate the procedure of operation for accredited consultant
- Capacity building – Coordinate and facilitate the provision of technical and developmental training for staff.
- Drafting of standards, regulations and guidelines
Mr Lewis Gregory Adeyemi
Head, HMM & Chemical Departmenteomotosho@lasg.gov.ng
Mr Lewis Gregory Adeyemi
Head, HMM & Chemical Department- Email: eomotosho@lasg.gov.ng
Summary
Chemical & HMM Department aims to enhance monitoring and regulation of hazardous materials, establish a comprehensive waste generator database, conduct inventories of persistent organic pollutants, develop legislation for safe handling, regulate chemical retailers, issue permits/licenses, ensure safe disposal of materials, and monitor and investigate chemical spills in compliance with environmental laws.
Our Functions
- Monitoring & regulation of all chemical warehouses & facilities in Lagos State
- Regulation, monitoring and issuance of annual permits to pest control operators in Lagos State
- Regulation, monitoring and issuance of permits to cleaning operators in Lagos State,
- Monitoring, surveillance, assessment, investigation, and abatement of all complaints that has to do with chemical pollution/spillages across the state
- Neutralization and disposal of expired chemicals, obsolete materials, damaged and spoilt commercial products, etc utilizing global best practices in the most sustainable manner
- Establishment and updating a database of all chemicals and chemical users statewide for official purposes
- Establishment of standards and guidelines for storage and utilization of chemicals for commercial and industrial facilities
- Issuance of annual chemical storage permits for facilities that utilize chemicals in any commercial or industrial capacity
- Regulation and issuance of permits to facilities that train the public and/or entrepreneurs in integrated pest control operations
- Regulation and issuance of permits to facilities that train the public and/or entrepreneurs in industrial and commercial cleaning operations
- Organizing programs and seminars aimed at improving public awareness and building public capacity with respect to chemicals storage and utilization
- Monitoring and establishment of guidelines & standards for the management and utilization of hazardous materials & chemicals
- Regulation of activities of chemical retailers and wholesalers in compliance with environmental laws and standards
Dr. Olisa Hadijat Bukola
Head, Partnerships, Grants Management & Innovation Unitholisa@lagosstate.gov.ng
Dr. Olisa Hadijat Bukola
Head, Partnerships, Grants Management & Innovation Unit- Email: holisa@lagosstate.gov.ng
Summary
The Unit is envisioned as a dynamo and collaborative entity within the agency, dedicated to fostering strategic alliances, managing partnerships effectively and driving innovation.
Our Functions
- To establish and nurture strategic partnerships with external organizations, stakeholders, and communities to amplify our collective impact to building a sustainable environment.
- The unit drives a culture of innovation within the agency, encouraging creative thinking and problem solving.
- The Unit manages all partnerships with Public, Private, National and Multi-national companies, International bodies, agencies, organizations and countries to tackle the impacts of climate change and promote best environmental practices within State.
Bankole,Oluwakemi (Mrs)
Director, Natural Resources Protection Department
Bankole,Oluwakemi (Mrs)
Director, Natural Resources Protection DepartmentSummary
The department of Natural Resources Protection is divided into three (3) namely:
- Soil Control
- Flood Control and
- Coastal Zones Management
The department is in charge of regulation and protection of all Natural resources to maintain ecosystem balancing.
Our Functions
- Surveillance and monitoring of Ecological activities within the State.
- Protecting health and welfare through public enlightenment and attending to public complaints through environmental investigations;
- Organization and coordination of annual Industrial Tree Planting exercise in the State.
- Greening and Beautification of industrial facilities.
- Data assessment of Wetland areas in State.
- Data assessment of Conservation centers within the State.
- Management and conservation of Wetlands in the State.
- Sensitization on erosion and flooding in the State.
- Advocacy on wildlife conservation
- Collaboration and cooperation of relevant Stakeholders (Local and International) in conservation e.g. WWF(World Wildlife Fund), Omu Resorts e.t.c
- Identification of indigenous plants, endangered animal species and protected areas within the State.
- Monitoring of activities of zoological gardens.
- Participating in celebration of environmental events such as World Wetland Day, World Environment Day, World Conservation Day, World Habitat Day on set aside days
Mrs Abdulahi Habeebat .B
Director, Laboratory Services
Mrs Abdulahi Habeebat .B
Director, Laboratory ServicesSummary
The Laboratory Services Department is the engine room of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and it warehouses all the data and information upon which the state of environment in Lagos State is determined. For effective management the Laboratory Services Department has been divided into seven (7) discrete units namely:
- Potable Water Laboratory
- Waste Water Laboratory
- Air and Noise Laboratory
- Sensitive (Heavy Metal) Laboratory
- Land and Soil Laboratory
- Microbiology Laboratory
- Toxicology Laboratory
Our Functions
- The department provides analytical services to households in determining the potability of their water (borehole, borewell, well, etc)
- Provides technical assistance to project students at all levels (undergraduate – post doctoral) for their research.
- Advisory role to industries on use of best practices in production processes that are cost effective and environment friendly.
- Partnership with relevant bodies/organizations/MDAs/Consultants for the protection of the environment.
- Provision of internship services
Olagunju, Oluremi Olusegun
Director, Monitoring & Compliance Unit
Olagunju, Oluremi Olusegun
Director, Monitoring & Compliance UnitSummary
The main thrust of the Monitoring, Compliance & Enforcement Department is to assist organizations and facilities to meet up with regulatory standards, especially in cases which the Agency has discovered lapses.
Our Functions
- Monitoring of facilities within assigned jurisdiction
- Monitoring & Compliance for facilities in Ikeja,Ilupeju & Ogba area
Ogundipe Oluwayemisi Oluwatosin
Service Charter UnitYemisiogundipe@lagosstate.gov.ng
Ogundipe Oluwayemisi Oluwatosin
Service Charter UnitSummary
A conducive and hygienic environment for staffs will enhance improved service delivery and productivity.Customers satisfaction is keyed and timely feedback will equally promote the Mandate of the THEMES Agenda.
Our Functions
- Ensuring that Customers/Clients get services timely as well as quick feedback
Mrs Oyewale Fatimoh .O
Head, Account Department
Mrs Oyewale Fatimoh .O
Head, Account DepartmentSummary
The Accounts Department is a vital department in the Agency and has been part of the Agency’s success story,
Our Functions
- Ensuring safe-keeping of the Agency’s funds;
- Ensuring proper recording of all Accounting Records;
- Updating all record books of the Agency;
- Payment of staff monthly salaries;
- Filling of reports to third parties in the prescribed form and on timely basis;
- Opening and up-keeping of cash books; and,
- Ensuring thorough reconciliation and preparation of reconciled accounts.
Mrs Adenle Olufunke F.
Director, Admin and Human Resources
Mrs Adenle Olufunke F.
Director, Admin and Human ResourcesSummary
The Admin and Human Resource department is the engine room of the Agency saddled with the responsibility of the day to day activities of the agency in line with the vision and mission of the office.
The department acts as checks and balances in the workplace with a view to maintaining sanity, good conduct and moral values in the office. The office has a total of 199 active people on employment.
Our Functions
- Maintenance of Office and Office equipment
- Transport Management
- Maintaining Discipline within the rank and file
- Conveyance of statutory meetings (Raising memos, writing minutes of meetings/General Administrative Duties etc)
- Office management and general administration
- Preparation of submissions and memos/ covering of meetings
- Coordination of departmental medium term objectives
- Learning & Development
- Workforce planning
- Employee Relations
- HR measures accountability
- Settling of internal operating procedures
Mrs Olanrewaju Suwebat Tolulope
Director, Billing Unitstolarenwaju@lagosstate@gov.ng
Mrs Olanrewaju Suwebat Tolulope
Director, Billing UnitSummary
We coordinate the Agency’s statutory fees and charges and, resolve all the bills related issues with the support of the billing officers in the headquarters and the Zones.
Our Functions
- Compiling , analyzing and recording of bills.
- Preparation, compilation and dispatching of harmonized bills.
- Prepare non compliance list for enforcement.
- Attends to public complaints and resolve all bills related issues.
- Organize quarterly training for all the billing officers and dispatch riders for effectiveness in handling of bills.
- Engage in revenue drive for the Agency, presanction for defaulted companies before handing over to enforcement.
- Organize meeting with relevant stakeholders of different industries, organizations and bodies inorder to incorporate news members and companies to the data base.
Mr Balogun Abimbola, Taoheed
Head, ICT Services Unit
Mr Balogun Abimbola, Taoheed
Head, ICT Services UnitSummary
The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Unit of the Agency serves to provide, coordinate, and facilitate the use of technology and information resources to the satisfaction of the Agency.
The ICT Unit of the Agency, as mandated by Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology seeks to harness emerging technologies to facilitate the vision and mission of the Agency.
CORE VALUES
The ICT Unit values the Vision, Mission and Core Values of the Agency (LASEPA) as outlined in the policy that created the unit in accordance with the HOS Circular Ref.No: CIR/HOS/08/VOL.1/147 of October, 2008 i.e Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Courage and Respect for diversity among others.
Our Functions
- ICT Policy and Strategy development and implementation
- Provision of hardware & software
- Automation of core services
- Maintain server functions for email, internet, databases, file storage and administration
- Training
- Management services
- Technical Support Services
Adesanya Oluwaseyi Kehinde
Chief Director, Internal Audit Unitokadesanya@lagosstate.gov.ng
Adesanya Oluwaseyi Kehinde
Chief Director, Internal Audit Unit- Email: okadesanya@lagosstate.gov.ng
Summary
Auditing, consulting services, Risk analysis
Our Functions
- Review of internal control
- Pre and post payment voucher audit.
- Asset verification
- Staff Audit Exercise.
- Store audit.
- Environmental audit.
- Review of bank reconciliation.
- Audit of Government Revenue.
ADEBAYO ADEDAYO OLUBUKOLA
Head, Partnerships, Grants Management & Innovation Unitaoadebayo@lagosstate.gov.ng
ADEBAYO ADEDAYO OLUBUKOLA
Head, Partnerships, Grants Management & Innovation Unit- Email: aoadebayo@lagosstate.gov.ng
Summary
The Unit aims to have a smooth transitioning from Linear to Circular Economy approach in managing the environment. This is done by regular monitoring of the Cradle-to-Cradle process of waste management in organizations especially in their e-waste management and single-use plastic management. All this is done with the aim of promoting environmental sustainability in the state.
They oversee the following: E-waste management, Plastic pollution management, Circular economy and Environmental sustainability.
They oversee the following: E-waste management, Plastic pollution management, Circular economy and Environmental sustainability.
Our Functions
- Inventorization of E-Waste within the State;
- Development of appropriate technology for safe management of E-Waste handling, storage, recovery, recycling, transport, control, treatment and disposal;
- Advocacy/Sensitization programmes on E-Waste, handling, storage, recovery, recycling, transport, control, treatment and disposal;
- Preparation and drafting of E-Waste regulation for the State; and Monitoring the activities of the Consultant in charge of E-Waste stockpiling.
- Regulation of crude recycling through training and workshops.
- Attending to public complaints with respect to e-waste
- Periodic environmental management assessment of petrol retail station, banks/finance houses and tank farms (oil installations) within the State.
- Updating existing data on storage facilities of each tank farm, banks/finance houses and retail petrol station
- Monitoring of industries in conjunction with other departments of the Agency as prepared by Billings and Monitoring Unit.
- Review of operational guidelines and regulation on environmental management and control (downstream Oil and Gas Sector) in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
- Capacity building programmes on best technology and management practices in both the oil and gas sectors.
- Stakeholders’ sensitization meeting on best practices for handling/management and safe disposal of spent/used oil.
- Request for submission of technical reports (e.g. spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC); Environmental management review)
- Facilitating the construction of waste/used/spent oil recycling plant.
- Periodic monitoring and sensitization of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operators (vendors and plant owners) on environmental management and control.
- Seminar on spill prevention, control and countermeasures.
- Periodic sectoral meetings.
- Attendance at Regulatory Agencies consultative forum meetings (Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry; LPG group, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency; NOSDRA, Department of Petroleum Resources; DPR).
- Response to public complaint on oil spillage and poor oil management.
- Industries with respect to hydrocarbon storage and inhouse oil management end disposal
- Registration of waste/spent oil collector vendors
- Issuance of waste oil/oily waste management permit.
- Issuance of storage permit with respect to hydrocarbon products storage
- Issuance of certificate of safe disposal with respect to waste oil/oily waste
Aridegbe oluwafemi john
Asst Director (Scientific), Hydrocarbon & Gases Storage Unitsoaridegbe@lagosstate.gov.ng
Aridegbe oluwafemi john
Asst Director (Scientific), Hydrocarbon & Gases Storage Units- Email: oaridegbe@lagosstate.gov.ng
Summary
Registration of waste/spent oil collector vendors, issuance of waste oil/oily waste management permit, issuance of storage permit with respect to hydrocarbon product storage, issuance of certificate of safe disposal with respect to waste oil/oily waste
Our Functions
- Periodic environmental management assessment of petrol retail station,banks/finance house and tank farm(oil installation) within the state
- Capacity building programme on best technology and management practices in both oil and gas sector
- Response to public complaint in oil spillage and poor oil management
- Review of operational guidelines and regulation on environmental management and control(downstream oil and gas sector) in conjunction with relevant stakeholders
Oyelami Adesoye
Head, Press and Public Relation
Oyelami Adesoye
Head, Press and Public RelationSummary
The duty of the Press and Public Relations Unit is to propagate and unfold policies and activities of the Agency by being constantly in the news on the implementation of Agency’s assigned responsibilities.
Our Functions
- MEDIA REPRESENTATION / RELATIONS: of written and video news releases, pitching stories to journalists and responding to reporter inquires. Monitoring and measuring news coverage about the agency.
- In addition, the department has the responsibility of preparing the Agency’s annual budget. It also requests for all technical reports so they can be reviewed.
- CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: Preparing documents, written and electronic- including jingles, newsletters, blogs, speeches. Annual reports etc.
- STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONS: Representing the agency with stakeholders on advocacy- town hall, Local Government Councils, corporate entities etc.
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION: Events coordination (Compere/ Anchoring).
- SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT: Establishing monitoring and growing of agency’s online presence, creating or updating social networks while tweeting information and keep an eye on what others say about the agency.
- CRISIS COMMUNICATION: Protecting the agency from threat to its reputation.
- Design/production of High-Upgrade Promotional (i.e. Handbills, Posters, Banners, Calendars, Stickers, T-Shirts, et cetera)
Olaniyan Micheal O.
Chief Scientific Officer, Data Management Unitmolaniyan@lagosstate.gov.ng
Olaniyan Micheal O.
Chief Scientific Officer, Data Management Unit- Email: molaniyan@lagosstate.gov.ng
Summary
The Data Management, Enquiries & Complaints Unit at the Environmental Protection Agency serves as the central hub for efficiently handling and processing environmental data, inquiries, and complaints, ensuring streamlined operations and prompt response to community concerns.
Our Functions
- Data Management.
- Attending to complaints and enquiries.
- Responding to calls and emails.
- Data collation in implementing plastics policy initiative of the Agency.
- Other ad hoc responsibilities as directed
Olatunji Tajudeen Oshikoya
Head, Legal Unitoshikoya.olatunji@lagosstate.gov.ng
Olatunji Tajudeen Oshikoya
Head, Legal UnitSummary
This is the legal arm of the Agency, the unit offers Advisory Legal Services, interpretation asset enabling law whenever the need arises. The Unit drafts Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other forms of agreement on behalf of the agency.
Our Functions
- Drafts/facilitates the preparation of Memorandum of Understanding between the Agency and other parties.
- Advise the Agency during Partnership Programs with private or non-governmental organizations; and
- Diligent prosecution of court cases around the agency
Engr Taiwo Olumuyiwa Olurotimi
Head, Engineering Services
Engr Taiwo Olumuyiwa Olurotimi
Head, Engineering ServicesSummary
The Engineering Unit of LASEPA is in charge of implementing innovative solutions and engineering practices to ensure effective monitoring, compliance, and sustainable management of environmental standards across various industrial sectors.
Our Functions
- The department keeps the Agency abreast of the latest development in environmental management.
Mrs Kamanda Olubunmi E.
Head, Budget & Planning Unit
Mrs Kamanda Olubunmi E.
Head, Budget & Planning UnitSummary
The unit was created in June, 2010. The unit is in charge of the responsibility of preparation and compilation of budget proposal as well as statistics used for making policy in everyday administration of the Agency.
Our Functions
- Rendition of revenue and expenditure returns which is usually forwarded to the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget
- The Unit is mandated to carry out quarterly appraisal and also charged with the responsibility of timely budget performance and evaluation of the Agency’s budget
- Project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Management of medium term sector strategy and medium term expenditure frame work process
- Assessment of capital fund from the oracle via Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget
- The unit is also responsible for provision of technical support to Development Partners Programmes as it relates to environmental issues and matters
Mrs Adeboye Oduntan Omolara T.
Head, Procurement Unit
Mrs Adeboye Oduntan Omolara T.
Head, Procurement UnitSummary
The Procurement Unit plays a crucial role in sourcing sustainable materials and services, contributing to the agency's commitment to environmentally responsible practices.
Our Functions
- The department keeps the Agency abreast of the latest tools and services that aidsmaintaining excellent in environmental practices.