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The Lagos State Government is set to reintroduce the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.
It is part of the strategy to promote a cleaner, safer, and flood-free Lagos.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.
Wahab was speaking on Sunday during an inspection tour of Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, and Alaba Rago in Ojo Local Government Area.
According to Wahab, the return of the monthly exercise is currently under consideration at the State Executive Council level.
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“Lagos is strongly considering reintroducing the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Once approved by EXCO, the governor will officially announce the re-launch. It’s long overdue,” he said.
The monthly environmental sanitation was previously conducted on the last Saturday of every month from 7 am to 10 am, but was suspended in November 2016.
However, worsening waste management issues, including clogged drainage systems and indiscriminate dumping, have prompted calls for its return.
In other news, President Bola Tinubu has described the unfortunate accident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State as a devastating blow to the nation.
In a condolence message by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, Tinubu said he received the news with deep sorrow and shock.
Tinubu said the Federal Government and his entire cabinet are with the government and people of Kano State at this trying time.
He equally condoled with the families and loved ones of those who died in the accident.
According to the Nigerian President, “This is a devastating blow to the nation. It casts a shadow over the National Sports Festival, a celebration of unity, talent, and excellence. It has long served as a platform for discovering and nurturing athletes who bring pride to Nigeria on both national and international stages.”
