Lagos State Government on Tuesday charged residents to align with the sanitation agenda of the present administration by celebrating Sallah hygienically.
In a statement released today, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mr. Omobolaji Gaji urged Lagosians to build on the sanitation gains already recorded across the state by maintaining all-round cleanliness.
He advised all Muslims and celebrants to respect the environment, be mindful of littering and ensure that they dispose of animal waste properly during the festive period.
Gaji said all generated waste through the slaughtering of rams and other animals as well as waste and remants from food items must be properly disposed of through bagging and placement at designated points.
He cautioned against dumping waste generated from the slaughtering of animals into drains, stating that such action would come back to haunt all residents in no time.
The Permanent Secretary added that sanitation workers and waste managers would all be on duty during the holidays and have been mandated to work relentlessly across the State during the festive period.
He said that the renewed administration of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains at the forefront of the campaign for a healthy and cleaner environment, encouraging Lagosians to desist from acts that could have negative impacts on the environment.
While decrying the indiscriminate display of rams and cows in many unapproved locations across the metropolis which is compounding the traffic situation, Gaji reminded Lagosians that the Law against street trading is still in force and would be enforced strictly.
“While it is a usual act for some traders to take advantage of the season to display and sell rams, this must be done at designated markets without defacing the environment, affecting traffic or compromising the wellbeing of Lagosians”, he said.
