The Oyo State Government has introduced a daily environmental sanitation monitoring and enforcement system aimed at promoting cleaner surroundings and improving public health across the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, announced the initiative during a press briefing marking his first 100 days in office.
He explained that the government is moving away from the traditional monthly sanitation exercise to a more consistent, daily approach.
“We are now enforcing daily environmental sanitation. Our officers are on the field every day to ensure compliance, and cleanliness must become a daily responsibility,” Aderinto said.
He noted that the new system is supported by continuous monitoring by environmental health officers, who are tasked with ensuring residents adhere to sanitation standards.
To strengthen the initiative, the commissioner disclosed that about 930 environmental workers, including vanguards, sweepers, and waste handlers, had been re-engaged to boost operations. In addition, two new compactor trucks were procured with the backing of Governor Seyi Makinde to improve waste evacuation.
Aderinto added that street sweepers would now operate twice daily to keep roads cleaner, while also benefiting from enrollment in the state’s health insurance scheme.
The ministry has also launched the “Oyo Soro Soke Environmental Whistleblower” platform, which allows residents to report environmental violations through mobile applications and WhatsApp.
“We are encouraging citizens to take ownership of their environment by reporting infractions and supporting enforcement efforts,” he said.
Beyond enforcement, the commissioner revealed that the ministry has introduced waste segregation practices in government offices and initiated partnerships with private investors to build modern public toilets.
He highlighted additional efforts, including regulating charcoal production, promoting tree planting to mark World Earth Day, and intensifying campaigns against open defecation.
Aderinto also noted that the ministry had increased public awareness through regular advisories on environmental and health risks such as flooding, heat waves, cholera, and Lassa fever.
“The future of our environment in Oyo State is bright. What we have achieved in 100 days is only the beginning,” he added.
The state government says the new measures are part of broader efforts to ensure sustainable environmental management and protect residents’ health.
