Commissioner Calls For Awareness On Desilting Of Drainage Channels

The Commissioner for Local Governments and Community Relations, Mrs.Yetunde Arobieke, has charged sanitation officers in all LGs & LCDAs to enlighten & monitor residents on the desilting of drainage channels in their communities.

She gave the charge during her inspection of drainage channels at Badagry LCDA, West LCDA & Olorunda LCDAs, stating that Sanitation Officers have the responsibility of maintaining a clean environment, & to regularly monitor residents.

The Commissioner explained that “Sanitation officers are not only meant to monitor residents’ compliance but also enlighten them on the need to ensure that their environments are kept clean always.”

Arobieke reiterated the need for the Chairmen of LGs & LCDAs to hold periodic stakeholders meetings in their areas as part of efforts to educate residents on the health benefits in keeping their drainages free from silt