Abeokuta, June 4, 2026 — In a renewed effort to improve workplace cleanliness and promote a healthier environment within government institutions, the State Government has officially reintroduced its monthly environmental sanitation programme for all public and civil servants.
The directive, issued through the Office of the Head of Service, announced the revival of Environmental Sanitation Days as part of broader measures aimed at complementing the ongoing refurbishment and repainting of offices within the State Secretariat at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, and other government establishments across the state.
According to the circular dated June 4, 2026, government authorities observed that physical renovation projects alone would not be sufficient to achieve the desired transformation of public institutions. Officials emphasized that maintaining clean and orderly surroundings is equally important in creating a conducive working environment and projecting a positive image of government facilities.
Under the new arrangement, environmental sanitation exercises will take place on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, beginning on June 10, 2026. The initiative marks a return to a practice that had previously been part of the state's public service culture.
The circular directs all public and civil servants to participate actively in the exercise. Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), alongside Accounting Officers, have been tasked with leading and supervising sanitation activities within their respective offices and premises.
To ensure strict adherence to the directive, the Office of the Head of Service will deploy monitoring teams to inspect government facilities and assess compliance with the sanitation programme.
Government officials believe the initiative will contribute significantly to improved workplace hygiene, enhanced aesthetics of public institutions, and increased awareness of environmental responsibility among workers.
Observers note that the move aligns with growing efforts by state governments across Nigeria to promote environmental sustainability, improve public health standards, and foster a culture of cleanliness within public institutions.
The Office of the Head of Service has called on all stakeholders to give the directive maximum publicity and support, stressing that the success of the programme depends on the collective participation and commitment of government employees throughout the state.
With the reintroduction of the sanitation exercise, authorities hope to establish cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming government workplaces while reinforcing environmental consciousness among public servants.
