By Our Reporter
Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded the Lagos State Government over its decision to re-introduce the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise across the state, saying that the proactive step was a clear demonstration of responsible and responsive governance aimed at safeguarding public health, promoting environmental cleanliness, among others.
APC gave this commendation in a release issued by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, copy of which was made available to newsmen on Monday, noting noted that Lagos, being one of Africa’s most vibrant and rapidly growing megacities, required collective commitment to environmental sustainability.
According to Lagos APC, the re-introduction of the sanitation exercise reflects the unwavering determination of the state government to uphold the highest standards of environmental management while encouraging residents to take ownership of their immediate surroundings.
"The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warmly welcomes and commends the decision of the Lagos State Government to re-introduce the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise across the state.
"This proactive step is a clear demonstration of responsible and responsive governance aimed at safeguarding public health, promoting environmental cleanliness, and strengthening community participation in maintaining a livable city.
"Lagos, as one of Africa’s most vibrant and rapidly growing megacities, requires collective commitment to environmental sustainability. The re-introduction of the sanitation exercise reflects the unwavering determination of the state government to uphold the highest standards of environmental management while encouraging residents to take ownership of their immediate surroundings," the party stated.
Speaking further, the Lagos APC recalled that for decades, the environmental sanitation exercise played a vital role in instilling a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility among residents, noting that its return would not only help address sanitation challenges but also promote public awareness about proper waste disposal, drainage maintenance, and environmental hygiene.
It viewed this initiative as another bold step by the state government to strengthen preventive public health measures, reduce environmental hazards, and protect communities from sanitation-related challenges, calling on all Lagos residents, community development associations, market groups, youth organizations, and civil society stakeholders to embrace the initiative wholeheartedly.
The party, while making the call, argued that environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility, noting that the success of this exercise depended largely on the cooperation and active participation of all Lagosians
"For decades, the environmental sanitation exercise played a vital role in instilling a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility among residents. Its return will not only help address sanitation challenges but will also promote public awareness about proper waste disposal, drainage maintenance, and environmental hygiene.
"The Lagos APC views this initiative as another bold step by the state government to strengthen preventive public health measures, reduce environmental hazards, and protect communities from sanitation-related challenges.
"We, therefore, call on all residents of Lagos State, community development associations, market groups, youth organizations, and civil society stakeholders to embrace this initiative wholeheartedly. Environmental sustainability is a shared responsibility, and the success of this exercise depends largely on the cooperation and active participation of all Lagosians," APC said.
"The Lagos APC remains confident that this policy will significantly contribute to the continued transformation of Lagos into a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable megacity.
"We commend the Lagos State Government for once again demonstrating leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the people," it added.
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