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Mohammed Shosanya
The Lagos State Youth Ambassadors, Badagry Division, have concluded a week-long environmental cleanup across four major markets in Lagos.
The campaign ended on Thursday, August 20, with sanitation exercises and community sensitization at Vespa Market and Agbalanta Market in Badagry, Agoro Market in Iba, and Alayabiagba Boundary Market in Ajegunle, a statement said on Wednesday.
Team Lead, Ambassador Abigeal Hungbo , explained that the initiative was aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, civic responsibility, and community development
The initiative was executed in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Green Janitors, and ESG on the Street.
The collaboration brought together youth leadership, government agencies, environmental practitioners and market stakeholders to drive practical action on waste management and public health.
Speaking on the exercise, the leadership team of the Badagry Division said the campaign was designed to move beyond advocacy and translate environmental awareness into direct community impact.
Volunteers engaged traders, market associations and residents on proper waste disposal, drainage maintenance, and the health implications of unclean environments, while also participating in sweeping, refuse evacuation and clearing of blocked channels.
Leading the team was Amb. Abigeal Hungbo, Team Lead, Lagos State Youth Ambassadors, Badagry Division.
She was supported by Amb. Hassan Mustapha, Deputy Team Lead; Amb. Victor Williams, Head of Operations; Amb. Esther Adeleke, Strategy & Planning Lead; Amb. Wonder Dotonu, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead; Amb. Ayomide Olubunmi, Communications & PR Lead; Amb. Oluwagbemileke Padonu, Partnerships & Sponsorship Lead; Amb. Fathiat Adetola, Volunteer & Community Engagement Lead; Amb. Goodness Obanla, Welfare & Stakeholder Engagement Lead; and Amb. Martha Ogun, Programs & Finance Lead.
The Youth Ambassadors noted that environmental sanitation must not be seen as the sole responsibility of government. According to the team, sustainable cities require the participation of residents, traders, community leaders, businesses and young people working together to protect public spaces.
The partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Green Janitors, and ESG on the Street was described as critical to the success of the campaign. It provided technical support, logistics and community entry, while reinforcing the state government’s THEMES+ Agenda on environment and health.
The Badagry Division said it remains committed to using youth leadership as a tool for positive social change across Lagos. The team is calling on market users and residents to sustain the culture of cleanliness beyond organized exercises.
“From Badagry to Iba and Ajegunle, the message is clear. A cleaner Lagos is possible, but it requires collective action. Young people are ready to lead,” the statement quoted.
