The Lagos State Government has unveiled fresh details ahead of the reintroduction of its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, scheduled to resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with movement restrictions and strict enforcement measures.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced on Wednesday that the exercise will take place on the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 am and 8:30 am.
During this period, movement across the state will be restricted to enable residents to clean their homes, surroundings, and drainage systems thoroughly.
Wahab disclosed that enforcement teams made up of officials from the Ministry of Environment, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Kick Against Indiscipline, Lagos Waste Management Authority, and local government sanitation inspectors will conduct inspections during and after the exercise to ensure compliance.
He warned that violators would face penalties in line with the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.
To support the initiative, LAWMA trucks will be deployed to collect waste generated during the sanitation period. The government also plans to introduce incentives, including rewards for the cleanest Local Government Area, Local Council Development Area, and street, to encourage participation and healthy competition.
Residents have been urged to actively support the initiative as part of broader efforts to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
The announcement follows a symbolic launch of the exercise along the Mushin–Agege Motor Road on March 14, ahead of its full rollout.
The sanitation programme is returning nearly a decade after it was suspended in November 2016 due to a court ruling that restricted the enforcement of movement bans during the exercise.
While many residents have welcomed its revival as a step toward tackling poor waste disposal and flooding, others have expressed concerns over potential abuse of movement restrictions and have called for continuous public education on proper waste management practices.
