A Lagos environment official has rebutted viral claims that the city smells and is infested with mosquitoes, urging critics to show equal concern for other Nigerian states.
- Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab addressed remarks by influencer Scott Iguma on a podcast.
- Wahab said such comments discredit Lagos and ignore the state’s role as a hub of opportunity.
- He urged influencers to balance criticism by spotlighting issues in their home states too.
Wahab expressed frustration at those who move to Lagos for better opportunities only to publicly ridicule it. He emphasized the need for constructive dialogue, not viral narratives that paint the city unfairly.
As urban migration continues, can state officials address real environmental concerns without dismissing
