The Edo State Government has announced that its monthly environmental sanitation exercise will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., assuring residents that there will be no restriction of movement during the exercise.
In a public announcement, the government urged residents across the state to actively participate in the exercise by cleaning their surroundings, clearing drainage channels and ensuring proper waste disposal in line with existing sanitation rules and regulations.
The government stressed that residents’ participation was essential to maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment for all.
It also disclosed that the Ministry and relevant government agencies would be on the ground to coordinate the exercise and ensure effective implementation.
Residents were further encouraged to cooperate fully with the authorities and take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in their communities.
The government expressed appreciation for the anticipated cooperation of residents, noting that collective efforts were necessary to promote environmental hygiene and safeguard public health across the state.
The exercise is scheduled to hold from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, with no restriction of movement.