Wale Jagun
The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), on Saturday, led government functionaries and other stakeholders in observing the October edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to promoting a clean, healthy and sustainable environment across the council area.
The exercise, which formed part of the Lagos State Government’s monthly environmental sanitation initiative, witnessed active participation from residents, traders, community leaders and other stakeholders, who turned out to clean their surroundings, clear drainage channels, remove refuse and ensure proper waste disposal within their respective communities.
The team commenced the exercise at Igbokuta-Imota Link Bridge, where the Chairman and his team participated in clearing the adjoining roadway, removing weeds and cutting down overgrown vegetation around the bridge to improve environmental cleanliness and public safety.
Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, speaking, emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in maintaining environmental cleanliness, noting that sanitation should not be regarded as the sole responsibility of government but as a civic obligation requiring the active participation and commitment of every resident.
He urged residents to cultivate the habit of regularly cleaning their homes, business premises and immediate surroundings while discouraging indiscriminate refuse disposal, blockage of drainage channels and other unhealthy practices capable of undermining environmental safety and public health.
The Council Chairman further stressed that a clean environment remains essential to preventing communicable diseases, reducing the risk of flooding and improving the overall quality of life of residents. He assured the people that his administration would continue to strengthen environmental monitoring, public enlightenment and sanitation enforcement mechanisms to sustain a cleaner Imota LCDA.
Also participating in the exercise were the Vice Chairman of Imota LCDA, Princess Abisoye Omowunmi Jimoh; Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Adeshina Ademola Oluwole, who led other councillors; Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Akeem Muhammed Fagbesan, who led the political appointees; the LGA APC Chairman, Hon. Kamilu Ogunnowo; the First Lady of Imota LCDA, Mrs. Oluwatosin Maria Ayodele; NULGE Chairman of Imota Branch, Comrade Olatayo Taiwo Hassan; and the Council Manager, Mrs. Olunuga Beatrice Tumininu, who led council officials and environmental health personnel.
During the exercise, the environmental health officers monitored compliance, sensitised residents on proper waste management practices and inspected various locations to identify areas requiring further environmental attention.
