The Ekiti State Government has announced that the April edition of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe said that, to ensure full participation of citizens, all markets and commercial centers will remain closed during the exercise.
However, she disclosed that there will be no movement restrictions for this month’s sanitation exercise due to the ongoing Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, to enable affected students and officials move freely.
According to her, the theme of this month’s exercise is “Your Environment, Your Health: Let’s Clean Together.”
Aluko-Ajisafe explained that the theme emphasizes the shared responsibility in maintaining a healthy environment for the overall wellbeing of residents.
She stressed the need for collective efforts in keeping the state clean, urging everyone to adopt proper waste disposal habits and maintain good environmental hygiene throughout the year.
As part of the exercise, market women are expected to clean their shops and stalls during the Thursday market sanitation, while government employees are expected to tidy up their offices and surroundings on Friday.
She added that Environmental Health Officers from the Ministry of Environment, Local Government Areas (LGAs), Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), NGOs and security agencies will be on ground to monitor the exercise and enforce necessary measure.
While reiterating the government’s commitment to environmental sustainability, Aluko-Ajisafe called on residents to embrace the sanitation exercise as a collective responsibility for a healthier and cleaner Ekiti State.
