{"id":6417,"date":"2026-02-20T07:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/?p=6417"},"modified":"2026-02-20T07:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:42:55","slug":"6417","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/20\/6417\/","title":{"rendered":"Surulere is a living story of Lagos."},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-e2e=\"video-desc\"><\/div>\n<div data-e2e=\"video-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@edward.wonder\/video\/7607196025840848146?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93xOVRZ3hf4\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@edward.wonder\/video\/7607196025840848146?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93xOVRZ3hf4<\/a><\/div>\n<div data-e2e=\"video-desc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1hk1hh6-5e6d46e3--DivDescriptionContentContainer e11y6mls1\" data-e2e=\"video-desc\"><span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-0\">Surulere is a living story of Lagos. From Eric Moore, with its calm streets and strong residential character,<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-1\">to Bode Thomas, the heartbeat of movement, commerce, and everyday hustle. From Shitta, rich with history, culture, and community pride, to Ojuelegba, one of Lagos\u2019 most iconic intersections. These neighbourhoods are homes, memories, businesses, creativity, and identity. But there is a growing concern we cannot ignore.<\/span><span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-3\">Dirty surroundings and indiscriminate waste disposal especially around the Ojuelegba axis are slowly denting the face of this historic area. What should be a proud gateway now struggles with littered roads, clogged drains, and visual decay.<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-4\">Solutions are not complicated, but they require intention:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-6\">\u2022 Strategic placement of waste bins<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-7\">\u2022 Consistent waste collection<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-8\">\u2022 Environmental monitoring &amp; enforcement<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-9\">\u2022 Community education<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-10\">\u2022 Collective responsibility<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\" data-e2e=\"desc-span-12\">Let\u2019s protect the beauty, pride, and identity of our neighbourhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans TUXText--weight-medium css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\">#surulere<\/p>\n<p class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans TUXText--weight-medium css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\">#ojuelegba<\/p>\n<p class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans TUXText--weight-medium css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\">#keeplagosclean<\/p>\n<p class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans TUXText--weight-medium css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\">#urbanresponsibility<\/p>\n<p class=\"TUXText TUXText--tiktok-sans TUXText--weight-medium css-16xepmg-5e6d46e3--StyledTUXText e1gw1eda0\">#lagoslife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-rcob4e-5e6d46e3--DivCustomTDKContainer e13l5sft0\">\n<div class=\"css-19nqux9-5e6d46e3--DivTitle e13l5sft1\" data-e2e=\"v2t-title\">Preserving Surulere: Combatting Waste in Lagos Neighborhoods<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1otfn26-5e6d46e3--DivContent e13l5sft2\" data-e2e=\"v2t-desc\">Surulere stands as a vibrant narrative of Lagos, merging calm residential streets with bustling commerce. From Eric Moore&#8217;s peaceful ambiance to Bode Thomas, which pulsates with activity, each corner of Surulere tells a unique story. Yet, despite its charm, significant challenges threaten its beauty, particularly around Ojuelegba, a renowned intersection that serves as a crucial cultural and economic hub. Over time, the picturesque neighborhoods like Shitta, steeped in history and community pride, have been overshadowed by a growing issue: litter and waste disposal challenges.<\/div>\n<div data-e2e=\"v2t-desc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1otfn26-5e6d46e3--DivContent e13l5sft2\" data-e2e=\"v2t-desc\">The once-proud image of Ojuelegba now grapples with littered roads, clogged drains, and visual decay, undermining the identity of the area and its residents. Addressing these concerns requires collective effort and clear strategies. Implementing simple but effective solutions can significantly improve the environment:<\/div>\n<div data-e2e=\"v2t-desc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1otfn26-5e6d46e3--DivContent e13l5sft2\" data-e2e=\"v2t-desc\">1. **Strategic placement of waste bins**: Ensuring bins are accessible encourages proper waste disposal. 2. **Consistent waste collection**: Regular pickups are vital to maintain cleanliness and prevent accumulation. 3. **Environmental monitoring and enforcement**: Keeping an eye on waste management practices helps hold individuals and businesses accountable. 4. **Community education**: Raising awareness about the importance of hygiene and environmental responsibility can foster pride in our neighborhoods. 5. **Collective responsibility**:<\/div>\n<div data-e2e=\"v2t-desc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1otfn26-5e6d46e3--DivContent e13l5sft2\" data-e2e=\"v2t-desc\">Every resident can contribute to the collective effort in keeping Surulere and Ojuelegba clean. By coming together as a community, we can protect the beauty, pride, and identity of our beloved neighborhoods. Let us actively engage in maintaining Surulere, ensuring that its legacy remains untarnished for future generations.<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1otfn26-5e6d46e3--DivContent e13l5sft2\" data-e2e=\"v2t-keywords\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@edward.wonder\/video\/7607196025840848146?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-93xOVRZ3hf4 Surulere is a living story of Lagos. From Eric Moore, with its calm streets and strong residential character, to Bode Thomas, the heartbeat of movement, commerce, and everyday hustle. From Shitta, rich with history, culture, and community pride, to Ojuelegba, one of Lagos\u2019 most iconic intersections. These neighbourhoods are homes, memories, businesses, creativity, and identity. But there is a growing concern we cannot ignore.Dirty surroundings and indiscriminate waste disposal especially around the Ojuelegba axis are slowly denting the face [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6418,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,17,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exploring","category-holidays","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6417"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6420,"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6417\/revisions\/6420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ilunla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}