Osun State to Hire Road Sweepers for Sanitation Efforts

The Osun State Government announced on Thursday plans to recruit able-bodied men and women as ad hoc road sweepers to enhance sanitation across the state. Kolapo Alimi, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, made the announcement on behalf of the Osun Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation.

The recruitment is aimed at strengthening environmental sanitation exercises in specific areas, including Akoda-Abere, Ataoja-Ogo-Oluwa, Olaiya-Old Garage, Igbonna-Ayetoro, Power Line-Ota-Efun, Kobongbogboe, Ataoja-Dele Yes Sir, Stadium-Testing Ground, Ilesa Garage, Oke-Fia-Dada Estate, Dele Yes Sir-Lameco, and Oroki Housing Estate. Applicants must be at least 30 years old, medically fit, and residents of the areas where they intend to work.

Applications must be submitted to the General Manager of the Osun Waste Management Agency by November 12, 2026. This initiative supports routine road sweeping and aims to promote a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Thursday of every week as Environmental Sanitation Day throughout the state.