Residents across Ibeju-Lekki Local Government have been sensitised on the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise aimed at promoting cleanliness and public health.
Epe Insights reports that the advocacy meeting was held at the Council Secretariat in Igando Oloja, bringing together traditional rulers, community leaders, market stakeholders, and residents to discuss environmental hygiene and collective responsibility.
The initiative was described as part of renewed efforts by the Lagos State Government under Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to restore environmental discipline across communities in the state.
The Vice Chairman of the council, Hon. Isiaka Yusuf Olatunji, speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, urged full community participation in the exercise.
He announced that the sanitation exercise will now hold on the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. across the local government area.
Residents were encouraged to dispose of waste through approved channels such as PSP operators, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, and other accredited waste collectors.
Traditional rulers, Baales, and market leaders were also called upon to mobilise their communities for effective compliance and participation.
The Supervisor for Environmental Services and Waste Management, Hon. Ogungbo Temitope Sofwan, stressed the importance of strict adherence to environmental laws.
He warned against indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roadsides, walkways, and drainage channels, as well as burning or burying waste, noting that such actions are punishable offences.
He further disclosed that an Environmental Task Force has been established to enforce compliance across the local government area.
According to him, monitoring teams and sanitation officers will conduct regular inspections across key communities including Abijo, Iberekodo, Orimedu, Akodo, Eputu, Awoyaya, Bogije, Baba-Adisa, GRA, Ogunfayo, and surrounding areas.
The council also announced a crackdown on illegal street trading and activities obstructing public spaces, especially around markets and major walkways.
Stakeholders at the meeting participated in an interactive session, where questions were raised and clarifications provided on sanitation guidelines and enforcement procedures.
The session reinforced the council’s commitment to building a cleaner, safer, and more environmentally responsible Ibeju-Lekki.
