The Lagos State House of Assembly Tuesday, called on the Ministry of the Environment and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) to investigate the pollution of the water in Shomolu area of the state.
It was alleged that the pollution was as a result of underground leakage caused by a filling station in the area.
The resolution of the House followed the motion moved by Rotimi Olowo, Shomolu I, saying leaking of the underground tanks in a filling station at Saint Finbarr, Akoka, has polluted the water.
The lawmaker reiterated that drinking of such water was unhygienic, and could affect the health of the residents.
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While buttressing the need to urgently intervene on the issue, Hakeem Shokunle, Oshodi-isolo I, said drinking water with carbon monoxide was poisonous.
According to Shokunle, water containing fuel meant for drinking has irreversible effects on the body, and can alter the DNA.
Desmond Elliot from Surulere I, equally called for a thorough investigation of the issue because of its important to the wellbeing of the people.
On his part, Tunde Braimoh of Kosofe II said the issue must be given priority considering the important to the people.
The majority leader, Sanai Agunbiade, however cautioned his colleagues for mentioning a particular filling station, saying it would be too early to jump into conclusion.
“I am not too comfortable with mentioning of a particular filling station. There should be a thorough investigation to ascertain the truth,” he said.
The Chief Whip, Rotimi Abiru, said the issue in contention happened in his constituency, saying the Ministry of the Environment had already conducted investigation on the matter.
In his ruling, the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, stated that the House would still come up with a committee to do its independent investigation, saying the ministry would be required to submit it report to the House, if need be.
