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Lagos Waste Management Authority Reintroduces Monthly Sanitation Exercise on April 25

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Lagos State is set to revive its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, urging residents to take part in keeping their surroundings clean.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) announced that the initiative will resume on April 25, taking place statewide from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. This two-hour window is dedicated to residents cleaning their immediate areas and ensuring proper waste disposal.

Lagos State Revives Monthly Sanitation Initiative

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has reintroduced the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, emphasizing the importance of community involvement. This initiative aims to foster a cleaner and healthier environment for all residents.

Residents are encouraged to actively participate by cleaning their surroundings and properly disposing of waste. LAWMA highlighted that sanitation is a collective responsibility, urging everyone to contribute to a more livable city.

Lagos: Key figures on Environmental Sanitation

  • April 25
  • 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Community Engagement is Essential for Success

The renewed sanitation exercise follows a previous announcement by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. He confirmed that the cleanup will now occur on the last Saturday of every month, reinforcing the commitment to environmental health.

Next Steps for Residents

  • Participate in the cleanup on April 25.
  • Engage in monthly sanitation exercises on the last Saturday of each month.
  • Support community efforts to maintain cleanliness.

Collective action is vital for a cleaner Lagos.

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