Lagos State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has reacted to the viral video of controversial influencer, Scott Iguma, wherein he claimed that the city smells and is filled with “big mosquitoes.”
In a podcast interview, which went viral, Iguma had said, “Lagos is smelling…There are a lot of big mosquitoes in Lagos.”
Reacting to viral video on X, Lagos State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab alleged that some individuals are deliberately trying to tarnish the image of the state.
He claimed that the individuals leveraging social media followings propagate harmful narratives, often aligned with divisive agendas, undermining the progress and inclusivity that Lagos represents.
He noted that while constructive criticism is essential for growth, malicious attempts to vilify a state that empowers countless lives daily are counterproductive.
Wahab 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 in ‘looking out’ for other states. I wish you all the best!”
