To reinforce its dedication to public health and environmental sustainability, Mushin Local Government has intensified its monthly community sanitation and drainage desilting exercise, ensuring that Mushin remains clean, safe, and flood-free.
The exercise, which forms part of the Cleaner Mushin Initiative, is coordinated by the Environmental Services Department under the supervision of Sanitarian (Dr.) Awonuga Taiwo Adebamidele, in partnership with LAWMA, community groups, and local market associations.
Background & Objective
Environmental sanitation is critical for preventing disease outbreaks, ensuring public hygiene, and promoting livable urban spaces.
The Mushin LG administration recognizes that community participation is key to sustainability, and therefore continues to engage residents, traders, and students in collective clean-up exercises.
The objectives include:
- Reducing flooding through routine drainage clearing.
- Minimizing public health risks by promoting waste segregation.
- Beautifying neighborhoods through consistent waste removal and environmental monitoring.
- Encouraging behavioral change towards environmental cleanliness.
Activities Carried Out
Desilting of Major Drainage Systems
Drainage channels in Owhin, Ojerinde, and Akinbode Streets were cleared of debris and blockages to improve water flow.
Waste Evacuation & Street Cleaning
- Teams of sanitation workers and volunteers collected heaps of refuse, while LAWMA trucks ensured proper evacuation to designated dump sites.
Public Awareness Campaign
Town criers and radio broadcasts educated residents on proper waste disposal methods and penalties for indiscriminate dumping.
Market Sanitation Day
All major markets within the local government observed a coordinated clean-up exercise, with traders participating actively.
Tree Planting & Beautification Drive
100 trees were planted across selected areas to promote greener surroundings and urban aesthetics.
“Cleanliness is not a one-day affair but a collective habit. A clean environment guarantees a healthier life for all residents, and we will keep investing in sanitation until Mushin becomes a model of urban hygiene,”
Hon. Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe.
Community & Institutional Impact
Expand the programme into a year-round youth skills hub (WAPA Skills Centre).
- Monitor long-term outcomes: job placements and tertiary admissions.
- Build partnerships for certified vocational qualifications and employer placements.
- Set up a mentorship alumni network to sustain peer learning.
Next Steps
The program will continue quarterly, expanding to include:
- Youth mentorship through Mushin’s WAPA and Education Departments.
- Creation of a “Drug-Free Youth Club” in schools.
- Development of a counseling unit within the Mushin Health Department to support victims of drug use.
