By Ali Elias
The Executive Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Snr. Comr. Lasisi Ayinde Akinsanya, has called on residents of the council area to actively participate in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Akinsanya said the exercise is aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier and safer environment across communities within the LCDA, stressing that environmental cleanliness remains a collective responsibility.
In a statement issued ahead of the exercise, the council chairman urged residents, traders, shop owners and road users to take the sanitation exercise seriously by cleaning their surroundings, clearing blocked drainages and ensuring proper disposal of waste materials.
According to him, maintaining a clean environment is critical to preventing disease outbreaks, flooding and other environmental hazards often associated with indiscriminate waste disposal.
“All residents, shop owners and road users are advised to participate actively by cleaning their surroundings, clearing drainages and properly disposing of waste materials,” he said.
Akinsanya also reminded residents that movement would be restricted during the sanitation period in line with environmental regulations, urging everyone to comply with the directive and support government efforts aimed at improving public hygiene.
He appealed to community leaders, market associations, transport operators and youth groups to mobilise support for the exercise, noting that sustainable environmental management requires the cooperation of all stakeholders.
“Let us join hands to keep Igando-Ikotun clean and healthy,” the council boss stated.
Environmental sanitation exercises remain one of the measures adopted by the Lagos State Government and local councils to tackle environmental degradation, reduce flooding and improve public health standards, especially during the rainy season.
Residents in many parts of Lagos have continued to face challenges linked to blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate refuse dumping and poor sanitation habits, factors experts say contribute significantly to flooding and the spread of communicable diseases.
Observers believe sustained public participation and effective waste management enforcement will be key to achieving the cleaner and healthier Lagos being envisioned by the state government and local authorities.