IBLCDA Announces Resumption of Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise from April 25

IBLCDA Announces Resumption of Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise from April 25

The Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) has announced the resumption of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise beginning Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of efforts to promote cleaner and healthier communities in line with the environmental policies of Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State.

The Chairman of IBLCDA, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, urging residents, businesses and community stakeholders to actively participate in the exercise as a collective responsibility toward environmental sustainability.

According to the statement, the sanitation exercise will hold every last Saturday of the month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., starting from April 25, 2026.

Aroyewun explained that residents are expected to sweep and clear refuse around their homes, shops and business premises, while also ensuring that blocked drainages and waterways within their neighbourhoods are properly cleared.

He also advised residents to dispose of waste at designated refuse collection points and avoid indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drains, roadsides or open spaces.

The council chairman stressed the importance of environmental hygiene, noting that a clean environment plays a critical role in preventing sanitation-related diseases.

“A clean environment is a healthy environment. Environmental sanitation is not merely a civic duty—it is a shared responsibility that protects our children, families and communities from preventable diseases such as cholera, typhoid and malaria,” he said.

Aroyewun added that the initiative aligns with the THEMES+ development agenda of the Lagos State government aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.

He called on residents of Igbogbo/Baiyeku and surrounding communities to cooperate with the council and ensure full participation in the exercise for the overall wellbeing of the area.