The Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability, flood prevention and improved public health through digital innovation, modern equipment and stronger community partnerships.
Akinpelu gave the assurance on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Environmental Health Stakeholders’ Engagement and Digitalisation Launch organised by the council’s Environmental Health Services Department.
The programme, held under the theme, *“Harnessing Science and Stakeholder Collaboration to Protect the Communities for a Sustainable Alimosho,”* brought together government officials, environmental health professionals and community stakeholders to discuss practical solutions to environmental challenges across the local government area.
In his opening remarks, the chairman described environmental health as a collective responsibility requiring sustained cooperation among government institutions, community leaders, residents, market associations and other stakeholders.
He noted that maintaining a clean and healthy environment was essential to disease prevention, economic productivity, community development and an improved quality of life.
Akinpelu identified indiscriminate waste disposal, blocked drainage channels, poor sanitation and recurrent flooding as major challenges requiring urgent and coordinated action.
He urged residents to embrace regular sanitation, dispose of refuse responsibly and keep drainage channels free of obstructions to reduce flooding and its associated public health risks.
The chairman also emphasised the importance of digital technology in strengthening environmental health services, noting that improved digital systems could enhance operational efficiency, transparency, accountability and responsiveness.
He formally declared the programme open, expressing optimism that the initiative would usher in a new phase of more effective environmental management and sustainable development in Alimosho.
*Digitalisation, modern equipment to boost service delivery*
A major highlight of the programme was an enlightenment session delivered by Sanitarian Dr. Festus Dada, a PhD holder in Environmental Health Services, who discussed the importance of modern technology and improved operational methods in environmental health management.
Dada also highlighted equipment procured by the chairman for the Environmental Health Services Department to ease the work of environmental health officers, improve operational efficiency and strengthen service delivery across the local government area.
The digitalisation initiative and provision of modern equipment, he noted, formed part of efforts to enhance the department’s capacity to respond more effectively to environmental challenges and improve sanitation management.
Dada also participated in the launch of the department’s digitalisation initiative, which is expected to support the administration’s drive for more efficient environmental health operations.
Speaking at the event, the Head of the Environmental Health Services Department, Sanitarian Elizabeth Odu, reaffirmed the department’s commitment to making Alimosho one of the cleanest local government areas in Lagos State.
Odu said the department was intensifying efforts to improve sanitation standards, promote environmental awareness and encourage residents to adopt responsible environmental practices.
She stressed that achieving a cleaner and healthier environment required close collaboration among government officials, community leaders, market associations and residents.
According to her, sustained public enlightenment, effective environmental monitoring, proper waste management and collective responsibility remain critical to building a sustainable Alimosho.
The event was attended by the Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Adebisi Francis; Leader of the Legislative House, Hon. Semiu Rasheed, alongside other members of the legislative arm; Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Ajimotokan Ismail; the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in the area, Hon. Ibrahim; the Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC); and other stakeholders.
The engagement provided a platform for strengthening cooperation between the local government and community stakeholders while encouraging innovative approaches to environmental health management.
Public Affairs Unit,
Alimosho Local Government.
28/10/2026
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