The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents of the state to support his administration’s vision for a cleaner Lagos.
The governor, who spoke via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, noted that the ‘Clean Up of Lagos’ vision demands out-of-the-box thinking and discipline.
“The clean-up of Lagos, getting rid of waste and reducing pollution is a shared vision and collective effort that demands out-of-the-box thinking and extreme discipline,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu disclosed that he moved the Commissioner of the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, to the ministry “because I saw passion and pragmatism as well as the discipline required to do the difficult things.”
He added, “Working closely with LAWMA, LASEPA, LAGESC, as well as other agencies, they have hit the ground running in the efforts to clean up Lagos.”
Speaking of the clearing of an illegal dumpsite in the Amuwo Odofin area of the state, which was recently cleared by the ministry, the governor said, “This is a very good example of clearing and regenerating an illegal dumpsite in Amuwo Odofin.
“A lot of such projects are going on across the state and I need the support of all residents in achieving the success of this goal.”