The Lagos State Government has said there will be controlled movement as the state recommences monthly sanitation exercise.
Scheduled for every last Saturday of the month, the exercise will take place between 6:30am and 8:30am.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said in a statement on X on Wednesday that noncompliance with the sanitation exercise would attract sanctions in accordance to the state environmental laws.
The commissioner wrote, “Following the symbolic flag off of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise along the Mushin Agege Motor Road corridor on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, I wish to provide further clarity on the modalities of the programme as we prepare for the first exercise on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
“The exercise will hold every last Saturday of the month between the hours of 6:30 am and 8:30 am. During this period, there will be controlled movement across the state to allow residents carry out thorough cleaning of their homes, surroundings and drainage frontages.
“Our enforcement officers from the ministry, LASEPA, KAI, LAWMA, and local government sanitation inspectors will conduct physical inspections during and after the sanitation window to ensure compliance.
“Defaulters will be sanctioned in accordance with the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.”
According to him, LAWMA intervention trucks will go around to cart away bagged wastes generated during the exercise.
“I also wish to announce that there will be rewards for the cleanest Local Government Area, Local Council Development Area, and the cleanest street as part of efforts to encourage healthy competition and community participation.”
Community begins mobilisation
In a post seen on a community WhatsApp group by Third Lens, residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun were urged to anticipate and fully brace up for the re-introduction of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, commencing on Saturday.
This followed a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday, which brought together environmental officers, security agencies, and relevant government officials to fine-tune modalities for the exercise.
“The deliberations underscored a unified commitment to restoring environmental discipline, safeguarding public health, and reinforcing our collective responsibility toward a cleaner and more sustainable Ajeromi-Ifelodun.
“As we move forward, all residents are enjoined to take ownership of this civic duty by actively participating and complying with the stipulated guidelines during sanitation hours.
“Together, we will build a cleaner, healthier, and more responsible Ajeromi-Ifelodun,” the statement accompanied by a video showing the meeting attendees, said.
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