Lagos residents frustrated by uncollected refuse despite sanitation efforts
Residents in several Lagos neighborhoods have voiced concerns over persistent refuse heaps undermining the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Many say they remain committed to cleaning their surroundings, but uncollected waste is discouraging their efforts. Shola Aboro, Mummy Daniel, and other residents highlighted issues with delayed waste evacuation and the impact on public health. The Lagos State Government recently resumed the monthly sanitation exercise, but residents urge authorities to ensure timely refuse collection.
What happened
- Residents of Alimosho, Surulere, and other areas complain about months of uncollected refuse despite participating in the state’s monthly sanitation exercise.
- NAN reports that Lagos State resumed its monthly environmental sanitation exercise on April 25, 2026, after a nearly 10-year break.
- The exercise is held from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month, with movement restrictions during this period.
- Some residents, like Mr Shola Aboro and Mummy Daniel, say they may stop participating if refuse is not evacuated promptly.
- Residents have resorted to paying cart pushers to remove waste, as official waste collection services have become irregular, raising public health concerns.
