Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Environmental Sanitation After 10 Years

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which was put on hold about ten years ago following a court order on movement restrictions.

Speaking at the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu noted that the sanitation exercise will take place between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month to keep the state clean.

“I’m glad to share that the exercise will resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and will now hold on the last Saturday of every month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.,” he said.

He also urged residents not to litter their environment with waste while waiting for the day the Private Sector Participation (PSP) operator in their locality comes for waste collection.

Sanwo-Olu added that movement will not be restricted during the exercise but that sanitation activities will still be enforced to achieve the desired results. He emphasised that the culture of environmental responsibility was once deeply embedded in the lives of residents of the state.

“It reinforced a simple but important principle: that a clean city depends not only on government systems but also on the discipline and cooperation of its residents.

“Today’s symbolic flag-off is therefore a renewed call to civic responsibility. It is an opportunity to revive the culture of environmental consciousness in our communities, this time driven by awareness, partnership, and voluntary participation.”

The governor emphasised that the government will continue to strengthen waste management systems, improve drainage infrastructure, and support environmental enforcement across the state.

“The Lagos we all want will not appear overnight. It will come from the small actions we take together, street by street, from LGA to LGA. Our commitment is clear. We will support this effort and ensure it is taken seriously.

“Together, we can keep Lagos cleaner, healthier, and better for everyone who calls it home,” Sanwo-Olu said.