Environmental Sanitation Exercise for the month of February will hold tomorrow, Saturday 26, 2022, between the hours of 7 am and 10 am, with no restriction of movement across the 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State.

A release signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Engr. Rasaki Ojetola indicated that the Ogun State Waste Management, (OGWAMA) would provide equipment to complement the effort of Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators in various communities to collect waste generated during the exercise.

 The release enjoined residents to use the time to clear their drainage channels and other premises, as well as dispose of waste accordingly at designated points for the government accredited waste collectors.

It stated that anyone found dumping refuse inappropriately, would be prosecuted in accordance with the State Environmental Laws, calling for the resident’s continuous support in maintaining cleanliness and a safe environment.

All Local Government council officials and advocacy groups on environmental sanitation are urged to take charge in their localities to ensure smooth running of the exercise.