Alimosho Local Government has successfully conducted its October Environmental Sanitation Exercise simultaneously across all wards of the Local Government Area, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment.
The exercise witnessed active participation from residents, community stakeholders, environmental health officials and other relevant personnel, who came together to clean their surroundings, clear drainage channels, remove accumulated waste and promote proper environmental hygiene.
Leading the exercise at Ward B, Santos Layout Estate, was the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, accompanied by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Adebisi Francis, Some councilors, Supervisors, alongside some management staff of the Council.
The team actively participated in the exercise, moving through the community to supervise and engage in various sanitation activities, including the clearing of drainage channels, removal of refuse and general environmental clean-up.
The Executive Chairman’s participation underscored the administration’s belief that environmental cleanliness is a collective responsibility that requires the commitment of both government and residents. His presence also served as an encouragement to residents to take ownership of their immediate surroundings and maintain good sanitation practices.
The simultaneous exercise across all wards further demonstrated the Council’s determination to extend environmental sanitation efforts to every community within Alimosho, rather than concentrating on selected locations.
Residents were encouraged to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse, ensure proper waste disposal, keep drainage channels free from obstructions and sustain the cleanliness achieved during the exercise.
The October Environmental Sanitation Exercise forms part of the administration’s broader commitment to promoting public health, environmental sustainability and improved living conditions for residents, in line with its WISE Agenda.
The Council reiterates that a clean Alimosho is a shared responsibility and calls on all residents, community leaders, market operators and other stakeholders to sustain the culture of regular environmental sanitation.
Together, let us keep Alimosho clean, healthy and safe for all.
Public Affairs Unit
Alimosho Local Government
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