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PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Inspects Cleanup Operations At Obalende Under-bridge, Ijora Under-bridge

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inspected and monitored the ongoing cleanup operations at both the Obalende under-bridge and Ijora under-bridge.

The governor disclosed his presence at the sites in a social media post on Sunday evening.

The cleanup operations have been underway for some weeks and are being carried by the Ministry of Environment.

Sanwo-Olu, who addressed illegal occupants at the Ijora under-bridge, said the spaces being cleared will be used for various recreational activities and no one will be allowed to reside beneath thr bridges in the future.

“Today, we embarked on a thorough inspection and closely monitored the ongoing cleanup operations at both the Obalende under-bridge and Ijora under-bridge, currently being revitalized by the Ministry of Environment,” the Lagos governor wrote.

“During the assessment, I addressed illegal occupants at the Ijora under-bridge, emphasizing the importance of the cleanup efforts. I made it clear that a range of recreational activities would be established beneath the bridges and no individual would be permitted to reside or slumber beneath these structures in the future.”

Sanwo-Olu added that this initiative aims to transform these spaces into vibrant, safe areas for the community.

See more photos from the cleanup sites below:

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