The Lagos State Government is set to reintroduce the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.
It is part of the strategy to promote a cleaner, safer, and flood-free Lagos.
This was disclosed by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources.
Wahab was speaking on Sunday during an inspection tour of Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, and Alaba Rago in Ojo Local Government Area.
According to Wahab, the return of the monthly exercise is currently under consideration at the State Executive Council level.
“Lagos is strongly considering reintroducing the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Once approved by EXCO, the governor will officially announce the re-launch. It’s long overdue,” he said.
The monthly environmental sanitation was previously conducted on the last Saturday of every month from 7 am to 10 am, but was suspended in November 2016.
However, worsening waste management issues, including clogged drainage systems and indiscriminate dumping, have prompted calls for its return.
