Gov Okpebholo Brings Back Monthly Sanitation Exercise In Edo

By Idahosa Musa

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo, has approved the reintroduction of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, beginning from April 26th, 2025.

According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq, on Tuesday evening, the exercise is expected to be conducted on the last Saturday of every month between 7:00 am and 10: am.

The statement explained that the reintroduction of the sanitation exercise was premised on the state government’s commitment to ensure a healthier and cleaner environment for the people of the State.

“During the exercise, human and vehicular movements will be strictly prohibited except for officers on essential duties.

“This is to ensure that all residents of the State partake in the sanitation exercise to keep their immediate environment clean”, the statement concluded.