By Ejiofor Toochi
Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi
The Lagos State Government on Saturday conducted a symbolic flag-off of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Mushin, marking the return of the exercise across the state.
Speaking at the event, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the sanitation exercise will officially resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and will be held on the last Saturday of every month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
“This morning, I was at Mushin–Agege Motor Road with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment to flag off the return of our monthly environmental sanitation exercise,” the governor wrote on X. “I encourage every Lagosian to take those two hours seriously. Step out. Clean your surroundings. Clear the drains in front of your homes and dispose of waste the right way.
“The Lagos we all want will not appear overnight. It will come from the small actions we take together, street by street from LGA to LGA.”
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the nature of the exercise. “This exercise is a collective responsibility and a vital part of our commitment to a cleaner, healthier, and flood-resilient Lagos,” he wrote, adding that the exercise would be supported by full government enforcement.
The announcement comes after the Lagos State Government earlier denied reports in February 2026 claiming that the monthly sanitation exercise had resumed, describing such claims as misleading.
For residents of Ikeja, the resumption means that streets, drainage channels, and public spaces are expected to be cleaned during the scheduled hours, which may temporarily restrict movement in some areas but will improve sanitation and reduce flood risks in the long term. Residents are advised to cooperate with local authorities and take part in clearing waste to ensure the exercise achieves its intended impact.
