By: Manoah Kikekon
BADAGRY, LAGOS — The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, fMHR, led a high-powered team across the municipality on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for the reintroduced Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise.
The exercise, which resumed state-wide following a directive from the Lagos State Government, saw the Chairman and his cabinet monitoring compliance between the designated hours of 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The move is part of a broader strategy to mitigate flooding and restore the aesthetic beauty of the historic coastal town.
Speaking at Agbalata Market during the monitoring, Hon. Hunpe emphasized that sanitation is a non-negotiable pillar of public health.
"Environmental cleanliness is a collective responsibility. A clean environment is essential for our health, our safety, and the sustainable development of Badagry. We cannot leave it to the government alone; every resident must take ownership of their immediate surroundings," Hunpe stated.
The Chairman reiterated his administration's commitment to the “Keep Badagry Clean” initiative, highlighting that the council would not hesitate to enforce environmental laws against those who dump refuse in gutters.
"Our duty is to sustain this initiative through continuous desilting of drainages and regular waste evacuation. We are strengthening our monitoring mechanisms to ensure full compliance. If we keep our drains clear now, we prevent the disasters of the rainy season," he added.
Hon. Hunpe was joined on the field by his wife, Chief Mrs. Elizabeth Hunpe; the Vice Chairman, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi; and the Leader of the House, Hon. Bankole Mautin Asokere. Other key officials, including the Council Manager, Mrs. Avoseh Senami, and the Secretary to the Local Government, Mr. Adagba Benjamin, were also on ground to oversee waste evacuation and drainage desilting.
The exercise witnessed a high turnout of residents, traders, and business owners who utilized the two-hour window to clear their frontages. Hon. Hunpe commended those who complied voluntarily, describing them as partners in progress.