The Chairman, Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, on Saturday led a sanitation team across the community as residents actively participated in the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise.
NAN reports that residents and officers of the Kick Against Indiscipline joined the exercise, demonstrating discipline and responsibility in promoting environmental cleanliness.
Speaking during the exercise, Obasa said the initiative was part of deliberate efforts by the state government to prevent health hazards and entrench discipline among citizens.
“Cleanliness must become a daily culture, not just a monthly obligation observed during sanitation exercises,” he said.
He noted that Agege’s compliance reflected sustained environmental transformation through responsive leadership and responsible citizenship.
Obasa explained that the monthly initiative was designed to build a cleaner, safer and resilient society.
According to him, sanitation should not be seen as a one-off activity but as a lifestyle which residents must embrace to protect public health.
“Consistent waste disposal and clearing of drainage channels are vital practices to reduce flooding and disease outbreaks in Agege and across Lagos,” he said.
The chairman added that the exercise underscored the government’s commitment to environmental sustainability, noting that responsive leadership must be matched by responsible citizenship.
He also noted that instilling early discipline among children was crucial, as they represented the future custodians of environmental responsibility in the state.
NAN reports that community participation in the exercise was vibrant, with active involvement of school children.
In Agege, residents cleared gutters, disposed of refuse responsibly, and restored sanitary order in public spaces.
NAN also observed that the exercise demonstrated that environmental management thrives with collective effort.
(NAN)