By Seun Ibiyemi
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has called on residents to actively participate in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday across Lagos State.
In a statement issued on Friday, Dauda urged residents, traders, market men and women, youths and community leaders to take part in the exercise, which is expected to hold between 6:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
The council chairman stressed the importance of maintaining a clean environment, describing cleanliness as a critical factor for healthy living, environmental sustainability and community development.
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He appealed to residents to clean their surroundings, clear blocked drainage channels and dispose of waste properly to help prevent flooding and curb the spread of diseases.
Dauda also urged members of the public to cooperate with environmental officials who will monitor compliance during the sanitation exercise.
According to him, the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to promote a cleaner, safer and healthier environment across Ikeja.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to environmental sanitation and called on all residents to play their part in keeping the local government clean.
