**Lagos to Resume Environmental Sanitation Exercise After Nine-Year Hiatus** After a nine-year break, the Lagos State Government has announced that it will resume its monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The exercise, which was suspended in 2014, is set to make a comeback on April 25. This development was made known by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos, after a symbolic cleaning exercise by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in some parts of the state. The environmental sanitation exercise, which was initially introduced to keep the state clean, had its effectiveness questioned over the years. However, the decision to revive it may come as a relief to Lagosians who have had to contend with the increasing amount of waste on the streets. The exercise, which will take place on the last Saturday of every month, will be an opportunity for residents to participate in keeping their surroundings clean. It will also provide the government with a platform to assess the effectiveness of its waste management strategies and identify areas that need improvement. In a bid to make the exercise a success, the government has promised to provide adequate logistics and support to residents. This includes the deployment of waste disposal trucks and the provision of protective gear for those involved in the exercise. The revival of the environmental sanitation exercise is seen as a positive step in the government's efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment in Lagos. It is also a nod to the state's growing population and the need to find innovative ways to manage waste. As Lagos continues to grow and evolve, the need for effective waste management strategies becomes more pressing. The resumption of the environmental sanitation exercise may be just the beginning of a new era in waste management in the state. Only time will tell if it will yield the desired results and make a significant impact on the state's environment.