Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, has commended residents for their participation in the reintroduced monthly Sanitation Day held on Saturday.
The state government reported strong turnout across several parts of Lagos, including Ikorodu, Badagry, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Alimosho, Ikeja, and Agege.
In a statement released on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the governor praised residents for embracing the initiative and contributing to a cleaner environment.
“I thank Lagosians who joined the call to clean up our environment as a sure step to good health.
“That is patriotic; it is the Spirit of Lagos that we often speak about. We should continue to walk that path,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He also urged residents to avoid indiscriminate waste disposal, especially with the rainy season approaching.
The statement added that the government has intensified drainage clearing across the state to reduce the risk of flooding ahead of predicted heavy rainfall.
It further noted that the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Strategy, has launched a campaign against improper waste disposal and blockage of drainage channels.
