Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) has officially announced the resumption of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, in line with the Lagos State Government’s directive under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Executive Chairman of IBLCDA, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, made this known on Saturday through a statement, calling on all residents, households, businesses, and community stakeholders to embrace the exercise as a collective responsibility toward building a sustainable and healthy environment.
Exercise Details:
Commencement Date – Saturday, 25th April 2026
Frequency – Every last Saturday of the month
Duration – 6:30am – 8:30am
The Chairman emphasized that all residents are expected to actively participate by:
- Sweeping and clearing refuse in front of homes, shops, and business premises
- Clearing blocked drainages and waterways within their immediate environment
- Properly disposing of waste at designated refuse collection points
- Refraining from indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drains, roadsides, or open spaces
- Educating neighbours, tenants, and household members on the importance of environmental hygiene.
“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, malaria, and other sanitation-related illnesses. Under the THEMES+ Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, we remain steadfast in our mission to deliver a cleaner, safer, and more livable Igbogbo/Baiyeku for all. Your cooperation and active participation are not just welcomed—they are essential.”, Aroyewun stated.
