The state enforces discipline to realise a cleaner Lagos, argues TUNDE AJAYI Lagos is fighting for her environment. According to a recent report, 17 residents of the state were arraigned and fined N40,000 each for open defecation and urination, with the option of one month imprisonment if they refused to pay. Some people have described the punishment as harsh but I think it’s a proactive move by the Lagos State government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “These acts have never been acceptable, as they degrade public spaces and deface our megacity,” the Lagos State government said on its X account. “The government remains resolute and will continue to clamp down on defaulters to ensure a cleaner, healthier Lagos for all.” In another report, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWM...