A Lagos State Government advisory has enjoined residents to follow safety protocols during the Yuletide season and maintain cleanliness.
State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, gave the advice in a statement on Thursday.
Bello said, “The government is doing all within its capacity to intensify actions that will address the scourge of climate change in the state, as this calls for the adoption of cleanliness in all forms and ensure that all safety protocols are embraced by residents. Lagosians must show utmost love for the environment by not desecrating it even as they celebrate with moderation.
“We embarked on a comprehensive all-year-round cleaning and maintenance dredging of drainage channels/canals and construction of new drainage, and these projects paid off. Some states were unfortunately devastated by floods this year, Lagos, despite its peculiarities as a coastal state with low-lying terrains and a high population density among others, coped well.”
Bello also urged residents to properly dispose of all the waste generated during the celebration and warned them against the storage of petrol and other inflammable materials at homes, offices, shops and markets as their storage could aid fire outbreaks.
“This administration is at the forefront of the campaign for healthy people and a cleaner environment, and will always encourage Lagosians to desist from acts that could have negative impacts on the environment,” he added.
