The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, beginning from Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,
Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement in a statement issued on Saturday.
According to him, the sanitation exercise will be held on
the last Saturday of every month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., as part of
efforts by the state government to promote a cleaner and healthier environment.
The monthly sanitation programme was previously suspended in
November 2016 during the administration of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Before it was stopped, the exercise usually took place on the last Saturday of
each month between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Reports at the time indicated that the programme was halted
following a ruling by the Lagos Court of Appeal, which declared the restriction
of movement during sanitation hours illegal and a violation of citizens’
fundamental rights.
In 2024, the Lagos State Government began discussions on the
possibility of bringing back the sanitation exercise due to increasing
environmental concerns across the state. Authorities, however, made it clear
that the reintroduction would not involve the previous restriction of movement
but would instead encourage voluntary participation by residents.
Announcing the resumption, Wahab said the exercise would
officially restart on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
“I am pleased to inform all Lagosians that the monthly
environmental sanitation exercise will resume effective Saturday, 25th April
2026, holding on the last Saturday of every month from 6:30AM to 8:30 AM.” the
statement said
The state government urged residents to actively participate
by cleaning their surroundings, clearing drainage channels around their homes
and ensuring that waste is properly disposed of.
Officials explained that the exercise is aimed at
encouraging citizens to take responsibility for keeping their environment clean
while also helping to reduce flooding and other environmental challenges in the
state.
The statement further emphasised the importance of community
cooperation in achieving a cleaner and more flood-resilient city.
“During this period, residents are enjoined to clean their
surroundings, clear drainage channels in their frontages, and dispose of waste
properly as a civic responsibility. This exercise is a collective
responsibility and a vital part of our commitment to a cleaner, healthier, and
flood-resilient Lagos. And it shall be backed with the full enforcement weight
of the Lagos State Government.” The statement concluded.
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