Lagos marks 2026 World Environment Day, calls for cleaner state

Lagos State joined the global community in observing World Environment Day, with officials calling for residents to embrace collective responsibility in protecting the environment and fostering a cleaner state. The annual event aims to raise environmental awareness and promote actions that safeguard natural resources.

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As one of Africa’s fastest-growing megacities, Lagos remains committed to sustainable environmental practices through continuous sanitation exercises, waste management reforms, environmental enforcement, and public enlightenment campaigns aimed at creating a cleaner, healthier, and safer society.

Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, stated on his X handle that the state government is committed to sustainable environmental management. This commitment is demonstrated through ongoing sanitation exercises, waste management reforms, strict enforcement of environmental laws, and public enlightenment campaigns. "As one of Africa’s fastest-growing megacities, Lagos remains committed to sustainable environmental practices through continuous sanitation exercises, waste management reforms, environmental enforcement, and public enlightenment campaigns aimed at creating a cleaner, healthier, and safer society," he said.

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This year’s commemoration serves as a reminder that environmental protection is a shared responsibility. Every resident, business owner, market operator, and community leader has a vital role to play in maintaining a clean environment.

The government stressed that environmental protection requires the active participation of all segments of society, including individuals, businesses, market operators, and community leaders. "This year’s commemoration serves as a reminder that environmental protection is a shared responsibility. Every resident, business owner, market operator, and community leader has a vital role to play in maintaining a clean environment," the statement read.

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We urge all residents to support government initiatives by promoting cleanliness, sanitation, recycling, and environmental discipline across our communities.

Residents were urged to practice proper waste disposal and refrain from actions detrimental to the environment, such as blocking drainage channels or indiscriminate dumping. The government also noted that enforcement actions against environmental violations are ongoing, targeting illegal dumpsites, street trading, and open defecation. The call for collective effort was reiterated, with an emphasis on promoting cleanliness, sanitation, recycling, and environmental discipline to achieve a sustainable future for Lagos.

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Together, we can build a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable Lagos for all.