Lagos State Defends Monthly Sanitation Against Criticism

The Lagos State Government, represented by Commissioner for Environment Tokunbo Wahab, has defended its monthly sanitation exercise in response to criticisms from former Labour Party gubernatorial candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. Wahab emphasized that the initiative is essential for fostering civic responsibility and environmental discipline among residents.

He rejected Rhodes-Vivour's claims that the exercise disrupts economic activities and described it as a necessary commitment to keeping the environment clean. The sanitation exercise, scheduled from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM, is designed to encourage residents to dedicate 120 minutes every month to clean their surroundings.

Wahab highlighted that the initiative complements broader waste management strategies and is not a substitute for structural reforms. He urged citizens to adopt better environmental practices, warning that poor waste habits contribute to flooding and other issues.

Rhodes-Vivour criticized the approach as lacking innovation and failing to address the root problems of waste management in Lagos.