- Sanwo Olu Govt Explains Modalities for Monthly Sanitation in Lagos
- Sanwo Olu said the initiative is aimed at reviving the culture of environmental responsibility among residents and communities across the state
- Sanwo Olu emphasised that in a large and dynamic city like Lagos, environmental cleanliness is essential for public health, safety and sustainable development
The Lagos State Government has clarified that the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise will hold every last Saturday of the month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., but without restriction of movement across the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu made the clarification during the symbolic flag off of the sanitation exercise held along the Mushin Agege Motor Road corridor in Lagos.
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According to the governor, the exercise will now take place on the last Saturday of every month and will be monitored by government officials, while offenders who violate sanitation rules will face appropriate sanctions.
Sanwo Olu said the initiative is aimed at reviving the culture of environmental responsibility among residents and communities across the state.
He recalled that environmental sanitation was once observed nationwide and had become a way of life for many Nigerians, with residents coming out to clean their surroundings, clear drainage channels and maintain public spaces.
The governor stressed that keeping the environment clean is a collective civic duty that requires the cooperation and discipline of citizens, noting that a clean city cannot be achieved by government alone.
He also explained that a previous court judgment had ended the restriction of movement that used to accompany sanitation exercises, adding that the state government respects the rule of law and the authority of the courts.
Despite the absence of movement restrictions, he said residents must continue to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in streets, markets, drainage systems and other public areas.
Sanwo Olu emphasised that in a large and dynamic city like Lagos, environmental cleanliness is essential for public health, safety and sustainable development.
He added that the sanitation exercise will be driven by public awareness, community partnership and voluntary participation, while the government continues to strengthen waste management systems and improve drainage infrastructure across the state.
The governor also warned against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drains and public spaces, noting that simple actions such as properly disposing of plastic bottles, wrappers and other waste materials can make a significant difference.
He urged residents to adopt regular sanitation habits to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and help build a cleaner, safer and flood free Lagos.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, described the initiative as a major step by the current administration to improve the well being of residents and promote a clean and sustainable environment.
Wahab said the sanitation culture previously played an important role in encouraging community participation in waste management and reducing the risk of disease outbreaks.
He also warned that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law 2017 remains in force and that offenders who violate sanitation regulations will be prosecuted according to the law.
