Residents across Lagos on Saturday expressed satisfaction following the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, describing it as a step in the right direction.
They noted that if sustained, the exercise would significantly improve environmental health, safety, and the overall wellbeing of residents.
In Lekki Phase One and the Disu Aina-Efon community in Ilewe-Ejigbo, many residents complied with the state government’s directive by actively participating in the cleanup.
In Lekki, members of the Lekki Residents Association (LERA) described the exercise as successful, with residents carrying out extensive cleaning of a major canal in the area.
Chairman of LERA, Mrs. Shareefah Andu, said the return of the sanitation exercise was a welcome development. She added that the association would develop strategies to sustain the initiative in phases to ensure a cleaner environment.
“If we do this every month for a full year, the entire environment will be transformed,” she said.
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, also commended residents for their efforts.
“What I have seen here today is commendable. We have a beautiful community with responsible citizens working with the government to keep the environment clean. Tourism thrives in a clean environment, and that is what we want in Lekki,” he said.
Meanwhile, in the Disu Aina-Efon community in Ilewe-Ejigbo, residents also turned out in large numbers, with both young and elderly contributing to the exercise.
Chairman of the community, Mr. Ikenna Abu, expressed satisfaction with the turnout, emphasizing that maintaining a clean environment remains a top priority.
“We are delighted about this development. It is essential for community growth, and we hope it continues,” he said.
Other residents, including Mr. Edem Ibanga and Mr. Femi Adeosun, also praised the initiative and urged the government to ensure its sustainability.
Many residents expressed optimism that the reintroduced sanitation exercise would be sustained for the benefit of all.