Oyo Dumps Monthly Sanitation, Unveils Daily Clean-Up Revolution

This was announced on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, during a press briefing marking his first 100 days in office.

He explained that the state has discontinued the traditional monthly sanitation exercise, replacing it with a structure that makes cleanliness a continuous responsibility for residents. According to him, environmental health officers are now deployed daily to monitor and enforce compliance with sanitation regulations.

Aderinto noted that officials are actively present on the streets every day, ensuring that residents maintain clean surroundings at all times rather than relying on periodic clean-up days.

To strengthen the initiative, he revealed that the government has reinstated 930 environmental workers, including sanitation vanguards, street sweepers, and waste handlers. He also disclosed that two additional compactor trucks were acquired with the support of Governor Seyi Makinde to enhance waste collection efforts.

He added that the workforce has been strategically deployed to expand coverage and improve enforcement, with street sweepers now operating twice daily. The workers have also been enrolled in the state’s health insurance scheme.

The commissioner further announced the launch of the “Oyo Soro Soke Environmental Whistleblower” platform, which allows residents to report environmental violations via mobile apps and WhatsApp, encouraging public participation in maintaining cleanliness.

In addition, the ministry has begun implementing waste separation practices in government offices and is collaborating with private partners to develop modern public toilet facilities.