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The January edition of the State Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise comes up on Saturday, 27th January, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 and 10:00 in the morning.
According to a release from the office of the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Chief (Mrs) Tosin Aluko Ajisafe, all government employees are urged to clean their offices and surroundings before the close of work on Friday, 26th January, 2024.
The Theme for this month’s environmental sanitization exercise is โClean Environment Prolongs Life, Make Sanitation A Habit”
The Commissioner, in the release urged people to tidy up their surroundings,
while vehicular and human movement would be restricted during the exercise throughout the State, except for people on official responsibilities, essential duties and services as well as students writing examinations.
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In addition, the release advised residents and business owners to properly dispose their wastes and clear the drainage systems in front of their structures.
Mrs. Aluko also cautioned market men and women to take advantage of the occasion to clean their stores, booths and ensure proper disposal of refuse.
She reminded shops and business owners that all business premises remain closed till 10am.
The Commissioner stressed that Environmental Health Officers from the State and Local Government, NGO’s and Security agencies would be present to oversee and ensure compliance across the State while the exercise lasts.
She warned against violation of the Environmental Sanitation laws as mobile courts would be operational throughout the State for the prosecution of violators.
Chief Mrs. Aluko urged the residents to maintain a clean and tidy environment during this dry season.