Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, has reiterated that appropriate disciplinary action would be meted on any of its operatives who engages in any act of misconduct while on official duties.

According to its Corps Marshal, Akinpelu Gbemisola, the disciplinary action was in a bid to stem unprofessional conduct and indiscipline amongst the agencies operatives.

Gbemisola a retired Commissioner of Police said this at a meeting with Divisional Commanders and other operatives at the agencies Headquarters, Safety Arena, Bolade-Oshodi.

According to her, officials of the agency were to maintain discipline and integrity while carrying out their assigned duties as they represent the good image of government.

She further hinted that any of the operatives who engaged in any unauthorised duties or involved in any corrupt practices would be seriously dealt with in line with the Civil Service Rule, paraded to the general public and also prosecuted accordingly to serve as deterrents to others.

The corps marshal emphasised the present administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to zero tolerance on street trading, displaying of goods on road setback, walk ways and around the pedestrian bridges remained highly prohibited.

Gbemisola also stressed on the risk associated with crossing the highways where pedestrian bridges are erected, noting that offenders will be prosecuted accordingly.

The Corps Marshal therefore called on the general public to cooperate with the present administration’s commitment for a greater Lagos and a cleaner, environment through proper waste management by desisting from patronising cart pushers while ensuring proper disposal of waste at home and market places.

Gbemisola however urged Lagosians with relevant information, complaints and suggestions on the activities of the Agency or its operatives to make use of the complaint number by reaching out on 09095311464 noting that all the operatives have their name tagged on their uniform as well as all official vehicles have operational numbers and their registered plate numbers.

She also stressed on the risk associated with crossing the highways where pedestrian bridges were erected, noting that offenders will be prosecuted accordingly.