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The Lagos State Government has said the return of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise is aimed at restoring a strong culture of cleanliness among residents, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking on TVC’s breakfast programme Your View, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that the decision became necessary as environmental issues in the state have reached a critical point.
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According to him, the exercise is designed to bring back the habit of regularly cleaning surroundings and clearing drainages, a culture that was common in Lagos over a decade ago.
He announced that the sanitation exercise will officially begin on the last Saturday of April, specifically April 25, and will hold monthly between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Wahab also addressed why the exercise was previously stopped, explaining that it followed a legal challenge by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who questioned the legality of the law backing the restrictions. However, he said the state later won the case at the Court of Appeal, which affirmed the legality of the sanitation laws.
Over time, he noted, many residents became lax about cleanliness, leading to poor environmental habits. He stressed that a city like Lagos, with a population of over 22 million, cannot afford to sustain such conditions.
To ensure success, the government plans to engage key stakeholders, including local government officials, community groups, market leaders, and transport unions, to drive participation and compliance.
Wahab further highlighted ongoing efforts by the government to tackle environmental challenges, including improved drainage systems, the ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics, and investments in waste-to-energy initiatives.
He added that steps are also being taken to reduce pressure on landfill sites, with the gradual closure of the Olusosun dumpsite and the development of new landfill locations in Badagry and Epe.
The commissioner urged residents to take responsibility for their environment, noting that waste should not just be seen as refuse but as a resource that can be recycled and even turned into economic value.
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