Maintain Environment-friendly during Sallah, Lagos Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Babatunde Samuel Adejare urges Lagosians
The Lagos State Government has called on Lagosians to be mindful of the Environment as they celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir festival this weekend.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday on the forthcoming festival, The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare said that it was necessary to enlighten Lagosians to show utmost love to their environment even as they celebrate.
While wishing all Muslim adherents a joyful celebration, Adejare implored all residents to ensure proper disposal of waste generated during the Sallah celebrations.
He assured Lagosians that the Sanitation Intervention Programme involving the combined efforts of the Ministry of Environment and Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) was still on course to rid Lagos of refuse.
He said that the present administration had been in the fore front of the campaign for healthy people and a cleaner environment, thus encouraging Lagosians to desist from acts that could negatively impact on the environment.
His words: “to guide against the outbreak of epidemics, residents of this State must always ensure that they handle waste in the most appropriate way.”
Meanwhile, Adejare reminded Lagosians that the Law against street trading was still in force, stressing that the Government would not tolerate any form of street trading which includes the display of rams on major highways, road medians, lay-bys, gardens and parks across the State.
He said that while it was not unusual for traders to take advantage of the season to market and sell rams, it must be done without defacing the State or compromising the wellness and well-being of Lagosians.
The Commissioner also urged Lagosians to take advantage of the various parks and gardens across the State during the celebration for leisure, funfair and relaxation.
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