Contrary to reports making the rounds on social media, the Lagos State Government has rejected claims that the state is smelly and infested with big mosquitoes.
Scott Iguma, a controversial influencer was reported to have remarked that “Lagos is smelling…There are a lot of big mosquitoes in Lagos” in a viral pod-cast interview.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources while reacting to the post via his official X handle on Saturday noted that such utterance is coming from individuals that are hell-bent on soiling the reputation of the state.
He stated that such individuals who enjoy large followership on social media spread negative perspective about the state with such divisive intentions and underplaying the robust progress that the state is making.
He wrote, “The deliberate efforts by a handful of individuals to tarnish the reputation of Lagos State are deeply concerning. It is regrettable that some who relocate from their home states in pursuit of better opportunities quickly, in less than a month or two, resort to disparaging the very state that has provided them with the platform to thrive.
“Leveraging social media followings, these individuals propagate harmful narratives, often aligned with divisive agendas, undermining the progress and inclusivity that Lagos represents.
“While constructive criticism is essential for growth, malicious attempts to vilify a state that empowers countless lives daily are counterproductive. Lagos remains a place of opportunity, innovation, and resilience, and it is imperative that we collectively uphold its integrity while fostering unity and progress.
“Dear @IgumaScott, I do hope that you will put this same energy into ‘looking out’ for other states. I wish you all the best!”
