Jare Olukotun
The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to environmental cleanliness and public health by leading a comprehensive environmental sanitation exercise at the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Ebute-Ajebo Road, Imota, and the Igbokuta Bridge of the council area.
The July edition of the monthly sanitation exercise witnessed the active participation of council officials, environmental health officers, community leaders, the leadership of NYCN Imota LCDA Branch, and residents who joined hands to clear refuse, evacuate blocked drainage channels, and improve the overall cleanliness of the affected areas.
Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Benson stressed that a clean environment remains fundamental to the health, safety, and socio-economic development of every community. He noted that his administration would continue to prioritise environmental sanitation as a proactive measure to prevent disease outbreaks, safeguard public health, and ensure a healthier living environment for all residents of Imota LCDA.
The council chairman explained that the decision to extend the sanitation exercise to the Primary Health Centre at Ebute-Ajebo Road, was aimed at maintaining a hygienic healthcare environment for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors.
According to him, “healthcare facilities deserve the highest standards of cleanliness to support effective healthcare service delivery and improve the well-being of residents”.
At the Igbokuta Bridge corridor, Hon. Benson personally supervised the clearing of overgrown vegetation, desilting of drainage channels, and removal of indiscriminately dumped refuse that had constituted environmental hazards.
He urged residents and business owners within the area to adopt proper waste disposal practices, maintain clean surroundings, and protect public infrastructure from misuse.
Also speaking during the exercise, the Leader of the Legislative House, Hon. Adeshina Ademola Oluwole, commended the Executive Chairman for leading the sanitation campaign by example.
He described environmental sanitation as a collective responsibility and urged residents to complement the council’s efforts by keeping their homes, business premises, and public spaces clean at all times, while also emphasising that sustained environmental hygiene remains critical to the overall development and healthy living of the community.
Officials of the Environmental Health Services and Waste Management Department of Imota LCDA, led by the Head of Department, Mr. Ogunmodede Emmanuel, were also on ground to sensitise residents on the importance of regular sanitation, proper waste management, and compliance with environmental regulations.
