The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, put on hold about ten years ago due to a court order on movement restrictions.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu noted that the sanitation exercise will take place between 6:30 am and 8:30 am every last Saturday of the month to keep the state clean.
“I’m glad to share that the exercise will resume on Saturday, 25 April 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 until the day the PSP operator in their locality comes for pickups.
Sanwo-Olu also said movement will not be restricted, but the exercise will be enforced to achieve the desired result, emphasising that the culture of environmental responsibility was once embedded in the life of the people in the state.
This morning, I was at Mushin–Agege Motor Road with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment to flag off the return of our monthly environmental sanitation exercise.
I’m glad to share that the exercise will resume on Saturday, 25 April 2026, and will now hold on the last Saturday… pic.twitter.com/lP12V2oNxN
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) March 14, 2026
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“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 would 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,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
