The Lagos State Government on saturday refuted an online media story that the state has resumed the monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise.<\/p>\n
In a statement by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, he stated that no categorical statement has been made on the date of commencement.<\/p>\n
According to him, what he told newsmen after a project inspection tour last Sunday was that engagement with all stakeholders were still ongoing.<\/p>\n
He expressed the belief that the exercise may return very soon but that date will be officially communicated by Mr Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe truth is, we were meant to start with a sensitisation programme last week, but we had a logistics issue. We need to find a day that is acceptable to all stakeholders”.<\/p>\n
He urged all law abiding citizens to continue to go about their businesses without let or hindrance, insisting that if the exercise will be reintroduced, residents will be duly notified.<\/p>\n
The monthly environmental sanitation, previously held on the last Saturday of every month from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., was suspended in November 2016, with the government following legal pronouncement on the restricting of movement.<\/p>\n
However, resurgent waste management issues, including clogged drainage channels and indiscriminate dumping of refuse, have prompted massive calls for its return.<\/p>\n
Signed
\nKunle Adeshina
\nMOE&WR
\nFebruary 21, 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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