From Left: Special Adviser to Lagos State Gov. Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe; Lekki Resident Association Chairman, Mrs Shareefah Andu and Senior Assistant to Sanwo-Olu on Transport and Logistics, Mr Adekoya Hassan at the environmental sanitation in Lekki on Saturday
By Fatima Saka
Residents of Lekki under the aegis of the Lekki Residents Association (LERA) have lauded the successful conduct of the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, highlighting its impact on cleanliness, public health, and community development.
“You know, today has been a very successful day. All the residents turned up, and they were able to see the result of what we did. It was very horrible earlier in the day; we now see the difference and it should be a thing of joy for us to see it continue,” she said.
Andu described the reintroduction of the sanitation exercise as a welcome development, adding that the association would sustain momentum through continuous mobilisation and sensitisation of residents.
She disclosed that LERA plans to adopt a phased and structured approach to sanitation across different sections of the community to ensure lasting impact.
“If we do this every month for a full year, the whole environment will be different, and I am confident about that. We have an environmental team, and we will be more focused and deliberate about what we have to do,” she added.
According to her, residents are increasingly aligning with the state government’s vision for a cleaner Lagos, describing their participation as encouraging.
Also speaking, Mr. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, commended the residents for complementing government efforts through active community engagement.
“What I have seen here today is commendable. We have a beautiful community with responsible citizens who have joined hands with the government to clean the environment,” Aregbe said.
He emphasised the link between environmental cleanliness and tourism development, noting that a clean environment is essential to promoting Lekki as a prime destination.
“For me, tourism thrives in a cleaner environment, and that is what I want in Lekki. We are looking at it from the tourism, arts, and culture perspective to promote cleaner communities,” he said.
Aregbe, however, urged residents to cultivate consistent sanitation habits beyond the government-designated monthly exercise.
“It is a clarion call to citizens that Lagos deserves better. Lagos is not dirty; it is the actions of some individuals that make it so,” he added.
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents of Lekki Phase One complied with the state government’s directive on the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation, with LERA officials leading a large-scale cleanup of a major canal in the area.
The initiative underscores growing community participation in environmental sustainability efforts, with stakeholders expressing optimism that sustained action will significantly improve sanitation standards and enhance the area’s appeal for residents and visitors alike.
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