By UCHECHI AFONNE

The Lagos State Government has urged residents to uphold environmental cleanliness and comply with sanitation laws during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and avoid roadside livestock sales.

The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made the call in a statement on Monday in Lagos.

Wahab stressed the need for residents to celebrate responsibly without compromising the environment.

He said the government had intensified public enlightenment campaigns to encourage proper waste disposal and healthier environmental practices during the festive period.

The commissioner advised residents to properly bag waste generated during the celebrations and dispose of it at approved collection points for evacuation by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).

According to him, ongoing efforts by the state government and LAWMA to clear refuse across Lagos underscore the importance of environmental cleanliness to public health and socio-economic development.

Wahab also reiterated the government’s warning against street trading and indiscriminate display of livestock in public places.

He said rams and other animals should not be sold on highways, road medians or recreational spots.

While acknowledging increased commercial activities during festive periods, the commissioner said business activities must not obstruct traffic, endanger residents or degrade the environment.

He cautioned residents against acts capable of violating environmental regulations, including indiscriminate waste disposal, erection of illegal trading structures and conversion of open spaces into refuse dumps.

“Let me restate government’s resolve to firmly apply regulatory and enforcement measures against contraventions of environmental laws and regulations. I enjoin residents to voluntarily comply with the state environmental laws,” he said.

Wahab added that the government would continue to promote environmental sustainability through sustained advocacy and enforcement.

He also encouraged families and visitors to make use of parks, gardens and recreational centres across the state during the holiday for relaxation and leisure. (NAN)