By Bianca Iboma-Emefu
The Rotary Club, Anthony Golden, in partnership with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a sanitation exercise along the Oworonshoki Expressway, near the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
The initiative aimed to raise awareness about proper sanitation practices and the vital role sanitation workers play in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
President of the Rotary Club, Chidi Ogu, emphasized that the clean-up campaign was designed to support and celebrate LAWMA’s sanitation workers, whom he described as “hygiene heroes.”
“We believe a clean community is a healthy community,” he said. “That’s why we’re here, not just to clean, but to recognize and reward the diligence of those who work every day to keep our environment safe.”
Beyond the clean-up, the event featured informative sessions that educated attendees on effective hygiene and sanitation methods. These sessions also encouraged participants to take an active role in environmental stewardship and community clean-up efforts.
The club seeks to inspire lasting change and a culture of responsibility toward environmental health. It expressed deep appreciation to all participants, especially the LAWMA workers, whose daily contributions are essential to maintaining public cleanliness.
The club urged community members to remain engaged and committed to future initiatives promoting hygiene and environmental care.
Past President of the club, Tunde Banjo, said: “The exercise will promote better human health and improve the socio-economic value of the environment.
“The environment is our home, and if it is not healthy, we will not be healthy either. More importantly, cleaning the environment is key to the existence and survival of life on earth.
“The Lagos State Government is doing its best to ensure a better and cleaner environment. Over the years, significant efforts and resources have been dedicated to this cause, which are visibly yielding positive results in many areas.
“Government cannot do it alone; people must also recognize that they have a vital role in keeping the environment safe and clean.”
He stressed, “We owe the Earth great responsibilities to make it better. It is not proper to throw away waste indiscriminately. Instead, we should dispose of trash in the proper bins to keep our surroundings clean.
“Earth is our home. Let us protect it because it is irreplaceable, and we must cherish it. Do not block drains with waste. It is our collective responsibility to prevent flooding and other environmental hazards.”