The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, inaugurated the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise campaign in the State on Sunday.
The monthly environmental sanitation was a culture in Lagos State some years ago promote a clean and healthy environment, encourage community participation in waste management, and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.
Speaking at the occasion held at Campus Square, Lagos Island, Sanwo-Olu called for the cooperation of all residents and stakeholders in making the exercise a success.
After a court judgement in 2016 declared the monthly environmental sanitation exercise unconstitutional, the Lagos State Government abolished the practice. This exercise used to take place between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month.
Following this decision, the state government urged residents to adhere to all environmental laws and policies. They also promised to introduce comprehensive and modern solutions to address environmental challenges.
