The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with Iranti Press and A Whitespace Creative Arts Foundation (AWCA), has launched the “Library on the Lagoon” initiative to address environmental abuses and pollution affecting the Lagos Lagoon.
The one-week project will run from Sunday, April 26 to Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily at the Five Cowries Creek Terminal, Falomo, Ikoyi.
The initiative is designed to promote environmental awareness, community engagement, and sustainable practices among Lagos residents.
Speaking on the initiative, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, urged Lagosians to participate actively in the initiative. He emphasised that the project is aimed at protecting the lagoon from further degradation, ensuring environmental safety, and securing the future of water transportation in the state.
He noted that collective responsibility and consistent public engagement are essential to safeguarding Lagos’ aquatic ecosystems for present and future generations.
Dr. Ajayi also highlighted that participation is free, although registration is required via luma.com/qg7qkmo5
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The Director of the Library on the Lagoon Lagos Project, Maryam Kazeem, explained that the initiative seeks to raise awareness among residents – particularly water transport users, picnickers, and riverine communities – on the need to protect the lagoon from pollution caused by plastic waste, sewage, and indiscriminate dumping.
She added that the week-long public installation combines environmental action with community engagement, encouraging participants to reflect on the lagoon’s condition and their individual roles in its preservation.
A key feature of the project is an interactive typewriter that powers a trash collection wheel in the water, allowing participants to share their visions for the lagoon’s future while contributing to clean-up efforts.
Kazeem further noted that the initiative highlights the historical and environmental significance of the Lagos Lagoon while promoting shared responsibility and sustainable environmental practices.
Also speaking, the Director of Partnerships, Grants Management and Innovations at LASEPA, Mrs. Shonibare Olabisi, reiterated the agency’s commitment to fostering innovative collaborations that drive environmental sustainability.
She emphasised that partnerships like this are critical to addressing complex environmental challenges and building a culture of environmental stewardship across the state.