Why is Lagos re-introducing Saturday sanitation day?
The Lagos State Government move to reintroduce monthly environmental sanitation raises the question of whether it will include movement restrictions similar to those previously enforced.
On Sunday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hinted at the reintroduction of monthly environmental sanitation due to the widespread uncleanliness observed in communities across the state.
Sanwo-Olu made this known during the launch of a weekly sanitation enlightenment campaign aimed at promoting community participation in ongoing sanitation and waste management efforts.
“The conversation here is an enlightenment in which week after week, we will be going out to demonstrate our willingness to keep our environment clean. I believe we would, on our own as people, see the need for us to start a monthly sanitation exercise,” the Governor stated.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, echoed these sentiments at the event held at Campos Stadium in Lagos Island. He highlighted that reintroducing sanitation measures would elevate hygiene standards and enhance residents' quality of life.
Wahab underscored the state government's commitment to educating res…
