Lagos is getting greener, and it’s thanks to the efforts of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), which continues to transform public spaces across the state through bold landscaping, beautification, and tree-planting initiatives.
EpeInsights reports that the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, highlighted this during a press briefing on Friday at Alausa, Ikeja.
According to the Commissioner, LASPARK has reclaimed several formerly neglected or misused spaces—once dominated by illegal trading and environmental violations—and turned them into vibrant green zones.
Areas like Gbagada, Alimosho, Ijora, Alausa, Lekki, Ajah, and Victoria Island have seen major upgrades, now serving as serene spots for leisure, fitness, and recreation.
In 2023 alone, 7,163 trees were planted across Lagos Central, West, and East. As part of the ongoing “Trees for Lagos” campaign, the agency plans to plant 50,000 more trees over two years, focusing on cluster planting and creating urban forest gardens. Free seedlings are also being distributed to residents to encourage grassroots participation.
LASPARK isn’t doing it alone. Through partnerships with organizations like Fidelity Bank, Purple Mall, Bowbonish Ltd, and STL Trustees, the agency has revamped roundabouts, setbacks, and loops—turning them into lush, beautiful spaces that not only look good but discourage illegal dumping and foster a healthier environment.
Another innovative move: the creation of a Waste Sorting Garden Hub at Abraham Adesanya in Ajah, launched in collaboration with LAWMA, which promotes recycling and sustainability.
On the recreational front, LASPARK currently manages 12 active parks, which hosted 870 events and welcomed over 274,000 visitors in the past year. Free entry was granted during the festive season, and major rehabilitation works were carried out at parks in Alausa, VI, Ikorodu, and Ijora-Olopa.
Commissioner Wahab reaffirmed the state’s dedication to building a cleaner, greener Lagos through inclusive urban development. “What we’re doing isn’t just about beautification—it’s about improving quality of life for all Lagosians,” he said.
