Lagos government clarifies stance on movement during sanitation
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has clarified that there is no restriction on movement during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos. He addressed concerns raised by an X user regarding alleged arrests for movement during the exercise. Wahab emphasized that such arrests are unlawful and do not reflect the state government's policy. The commissioner highlighted that the focus is on encouraging residents to participate in environmental sanitation as a civic responsibility.
What we know
- Tokunbo Wahab stated there is no restriction on movement during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.
- He described any arrest for movement during the exercise as unlawful and not representative of the Lagos State Government’s position.
- The exercise was reintroduced to promote environmental cleanliness and is supported by the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017.
- The law does not mandate any restriction on movement during the sanitation exercise.
- Wahab urged residents to see environmental sanitation as a civic duty rather than something enforced by authorities.
