Jumia Nigeria has reacted recent actions of the Lagos State government which sealed its Yaba Office.
The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) @lswmomedia saddled with the responsibility of managing all Wastewater activities in the state under the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE Wednesday sealed the Jumia outlet in Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba for illegal discharge of Sewage into the environment.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos state commissioner for Environment, has revealed this, stating that the facility used by Jumia engaged the use of a submersible pumping machine to pump raw sewage from its sewage holding tanks directly into the environment on adjoining drainage outlets and road setbacks.
“The property owners will be prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Management Protection Law, 2017”, the Commissioner said.
However, Jumia in a statement made available to Techeconomy, said it is committed to the environmental responsibility in Lagos.
Jumia’s statement reads:
“We are aware of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources’ (the Ministry) action regarding our Yaba outlet (the Premises) where we currently occupy as a tenant.
“We have since contacted the property’s landlord, that is the responsible party for waste management at the specific location.
“The landlord of the Premises is currently in communication with the Ministry to address the issue promptly and ensure full compliance with local regulations. We are confident that this will be resolved swiftly and effectively.
“Jumia remains committed to upholding the highest environmental standards as a reputable organization in Lagos State. We appreciate the Ministry’s efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment for all residents and fully support their work to ensure proper waste management practices”.
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