Residents across Lagos State came out in large numbers on Saturday 25th of April, 2026, for the return of the monthly Sanitation Day, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commending their participation.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, he said the exercise, held across different parts of the state, recorded impressive turnout as residents cleaned their surroundings in response to the renewed call for environmental sanitation.
From Ikorodu to Badagry, Lagos Island and Lagos Mainland, as well as Alimoso, Ikeja and Agege, many residents were seen taking part in the cleanup.
According to the commissioner, the governor acknowledged the commitment shown by Lagosians, noting their willingness to return to a culture that promotes a clean and healthy environment.
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would like to put on record the enthusiasm of residents who woke up early to obey the call for a return to a culture that made our state a healthy and clean place for all,” the statement said.
“I thank Lagosians who joined the call to clean up our environment as a sure step to good health. That is patriotic; it is the Spirit of Lagos that we often speak about. We should continue to walk that path,” gov Sanwo-Olu said.
While commending residents, the governor also warned against indiscriminate dumping of waste, especially as the rainy season approaches.
“The governor urged residents to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse, especially now that the rains are coming,” the statement added.
The state government, he said, has already begun clearing gutters and drainage channels across Lagos to reduce the risk of flooding, following forecasts of heavy rainfall.
“The government has embarked on a massive cleanup of gutters and drainage systems around the state to prevent flooding, following the weatherman’s forecast of heavy rains this year,” the statement noted.
In addition, the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources is working with the Ministry of Information and Strategy to drive a public awareness campaign against improper waste disposal and blockage of drainage systems.
The monthly environmental sanitation exercise was reintroduced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on March 14, when he led top government officials to monitor and clean parts of Agege Motor Road in Mushin.
