FG criticizes act of vandalism on Lagos bridge

The EFCC recently apprehended several individuals involved in vandalism and brought them, along with the recovered items, to the ministry.

Authorities urged Nigerians to protect public infrastructure with the same care they give their personal property, emphasizing that these facilities exist for the benefit of the public. They also encouraged citizens to take responsibility for public assets and report anyone found damaging them to security agencies.

In response, the President of the Association of Scrap and Waste Pickers, Lagos State, Friday Oku, stated that the association strongly condemns all acts of vandalism. He further called on the government to formalize the scrap and waste-picking sector by creating a registry of operators and issuing identity cards to legitimate members.

Oku added that the association has already begun in-house registration and the issuance of identity cards to members who contribute a small fee, providing a formal means of identification.