Lagos State Government has commended residents of the state for their widespread participation in the first full edition of the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, held on Saturday.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, expressed the commendation in a post on his official X account, describing the turnout as a demonstration of collective civic responsibility.
“Our deepest appreciation goes out to every single Lagosian who stepped out today to take ownership of our common heritage.
Thank you for taking care of your environment, for clearing your drains, sweeping your streets, and sanitising your surroundings. You have shown that the spirit of collective responsibility is alive and well in our dear Lagos,” he said.
Wahab specially commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for what he described as firm commitment to restoring the exercise.
He also acknowledged the Governor’s wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and the Deputy Governor’s wife, Oluremi Hamzat, for leading the commencement of the exercise.
He said, “I must specially commend the entire State Executive Council led by our boss, Mr Governor, Jide Sanwoolu and the Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, whose administration stood firm in ensuring that this process comes to reality.
