Sanwo-Olu flags off return of monthly sanitation exercise in Q2 2026

Cityscope, Environment, Politics

LAGOS, NIGERIA — (NPA) MARCH 14 — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday joined officials of the Ministry of Environment at the Mushin–Agege Motor Road axis to flag off the return of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.

The governor announced that the exercise will officially resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and will thereafter be held on the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. “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,” Sanwo-Olu said. “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 encouraged Lagosians to take the two hours seriously by cleaning their surroundings, clearing drains, and disposing of waste properly. “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,” he added.

The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier Lagos, stressing that the measures will be enforced to improve the environment for all residents.

The decision follows growing calls from residents for the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise amid worsening waste management challenges. Critics on social media have repeatedly urged the government to act, citing deteriorating cleanliness across the city.

Lagos continues to grapple with domestic waste littering major roads and streets, worsened by unregulated disposal practices and illegal dump sites. Authorities say the renewed sanitation exercise is part of broader efforts to restore discipline in waste management and safeguard public health.