Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the recruitment of 1,400 additional officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).

The development was announced on Wednesday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

According to Wahab, the decision, endorsed by the State Executive Council, is part of the government’s continuous efforts to strengthen environmental enforcement and promote a cleaner, healthier, and more organised Lagos.

“The Governor @jidesanwoolu and the State Executive Council have approved the recruitment of an additional 1,400 officers into the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI),” the statement read in part.

Wahab noted that the new recruits would boost the state’s capacity to enforce environmental laws, curb indiscriminate waste disposal, regulate street trading in restricted areas, and promote responsible waste management across all communities.

“With this expansion, we are reinforcing our commitment to a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos that prioritizes public health, safety, and environmental sustainability,” he added.

The commissioner further explained that the recruitment aligns with the Sanwo-Olu administration’s broader vision to improve environmental standards and ensure cleaner public spaces throughout Lagos State.