Tokunbo Wahab’s steely resolve yields result

August 23, 2025 by Gbenga Bada

Anyone who has a personal relationship with Tokunbo Phillips Wahab (TW), the boyishly handsome Lagos Commissioner for the Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources, will readily agree that he’s fun loving and fun to be around. In fact, those in his close circle will readily tell you for free that he brings positivity, enjoyment, and laughter to social interactions.

With TW, as friends and associates call him, is never a dull moment. He has the garbs to be witty yet meaningful in his banters, and if you are lucky to be in his inner circle, be sure to always have a good time around him. However, beyond the selflessness of this 53-year-old legal juggernaut and boyish looks, lies a steely resolve to impact Lagos and Nigeria as a whole by making cleanliness a lifestyle. TW will never do anything outside the ambit of the law neither would he go against the laws of the land but he will rein in any obstacles set to disrupt his flow in ensuring his mission for a cleaner Lagos. Recently, all his steely approach to combating environmental crimes in Lagos are beginning to yield positive results with the citizenry understanding the motive of the government through consistent awareness activities, and systemic yet global approach.

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From sensitisation to warnings before the laws eventually take its course, Lagosians are beginning to feel the positive effects of TW’s decision to rein in defaulters of environmental laws of Lagos State. Those close to the commissioner say he rarely sleeps yet consistently ensures the mandate given to him by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is matched with results. His team, which consists of Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, Dr. Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen,Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Engineer Mahmoud Adegbite, and Prince Fatiu Akiolu are some of the individuals that have not only keyed into his vision but also supported him in making the vision a reality.