Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges daily sanitation for Lagos residents
Lagos State Governor’s wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to adopt daily sanitation habits to help prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Addressing residents in Eputu London, she emphasized the importance of proper waste disposal and community participation. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, highlighted ongoing government efforts to improve waste management infrastructure. Both officials stressed the need for collective responsibility and efficient service delivery in keeping Lagos clean.
What happened
- Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu encouraged Lagosians to make cleanliness a daily routine, not just on designated sanitation days.
- She praised the increasing involvement of residents, including children, in monthly environmental sanitation exercises.
- The state government is involving schoolchildren and plans to include tertiary students in future sanitation activities.
- Tokunbo Wahab mentioned new waste management facilities being constructed to enhance waste evacuation in areas like Ikorodu and Badagry.
- Residents were urged to report non-performing waste collectors and to avoid dumping refuse in unauthorized places to maintain a cleaner environment.
