Lagos Commissioner Warns Against ‘Bad Behaviour,’ Urges Good Conduct

The Lagos State Government has warned individuals entering the state against deviance, urging them to drop “bad behaviours and characters” and adopt good conduct upon arrival.

The directive came from the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Philip Wahab, in a video that has recently gained traction across social media platforms.

Commissioner Wahab’s statement underscores the state government’s zero-tolerance policy towards disruptive and unlawful conduct, asserting that while Lagos welcomes all, it will not tolerate any exhibition of poor character.

“Those who come into Lagos to exhibit bad behaviours and characters are not welcome into Lagos State,” Wahab stated emphatically in the trending video, adding, “When coming into Lagos State, people should drop their bad behaviours and exhibit good characters and behaviours.”

The Commissioner assured the public that the state government would have “no problem” with individuals who adhere to these expectations.

However, he cautioned that those who choose to “behave badly” would face the full weight of the law. “If you come and behave badly, surely the law will get to you and reprimand you,” he warned.

Mr. Wahab stressed the principle of equality before the law, confirming that the state’s legal framework will be applied impartially.

“The law doesn’t know anyone because no one is above the law,” he concluded, signaling the government’s resolve to maintain order and good governance across the metropolis.

In confirming the impartiality of the imminent enforcement, Mr. Wahab stressed the inviolable principle of equality before the law. He confirmed that the state’s legal and judicial framework will be applied uniformly and without preferential treatment across all demographic segments.

“The law doesn’t know anyone because no one is above the law,” he concluded, a powerful declaration that signals the government’s renewed and unwavering resolve to maintain order and uphold good governance across the bustling, densely populated metropolis, in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus Agenda for a cleaner and more livable state.

The statement is seen by observers as part of a broader government effort to enforce environmental, traffic, and general civic compliance across the densely populated state. It serves as a clear message that while Lagos remains a commercial hub and melting pot for diverse populations, adherence to the state’s laws and respect for civil conduct are mandatory for all residents and visitors.