Schneider Electric partners Lagos to curb waste crisis

To commemorate World Cleanup Day, Schneider Electric in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources recently embarked on a clean-up exercise in Bada community, Idera market, and Ewenla garage in Oshodi.

The exercise, themed, ‘Make Room for Life,’ emphasised the need to combat the waste crisis through collaborative efforts among stakeholders by prioritising environmental cleanliness.

Speaking at the event, Director, Sanitation Services, Dr. Hassan Sanuth, called for a cleaner Lagos, noting that the World Cleanup Day is a United Nations-designated initiative recognised nationally and globally to make the society a better place to live.

Representing the Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa, Marketing Communications Specialist, Grace Ajayi, said that the company participated in the cleaning exercise to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability

Raising awareness among attendees about the importance of maintaining a healthy environment, Senior Special Assistant on Environment to Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Tari Taylaur, urged the residents to make cleanliness their hobby.

She said: “We all want to give our children the best, and it starts with the basics, cleaning our environment and maintaining clean drainage. They must grow up as environment ambassadors, but it begins with us. Every day, we need to make cleanliness our hobby and imbibe it into our daily activities, setting the example for future generations.”