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Osun to recruit road sweepers for sanitation

Osun to recruit road sweepers for sanitation
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The Osun State Government has launched a recruitment initiative for ad hoc road sweepers to bolster environmental sanitation efforts. This program aims to maintain cleaner public spaces by engaging local residents in designated areas across the state.
Context & Background
  • ✦Governor Ademola Adeleke previously declared every Thursday as Environmental Sanitation Day, requiring public and private spaces to be cleaned between 8am and 10am.
  • ✦The recruitment drive serves to complement existing state efforts to promote a healthier and safer environment through routine road maintenance.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, who announced the recruitment on behalf of the Osun Taskforce on Environmental Sanitation.•Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, who established the weekly Environmental Sanitation Day policy.
Outlook & Next Steps
Interested candidates must submit their applications to the Osun Waste Management Agency office in Osogbo by the November 12, 2026 deadline to be considered for the roles.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦The Osun State Government is recruiting ad hoc road sweepers to improve sanitation across designated areas in the state.
  • ✦Applicants must be at least 30 years old, medically fit, and residents of the specific areas where they intend to work.
  • ✦The deadline for submitting application letters to the Osun Waste Management Agency is Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Key Facts:Thursday: The Osun State Government announced the recruitment drive for ad hoc road sweepers.Thursday, November 12, 2026: The deadline for interested applicants to submit their letters to the Osun Waste Management Agency is set.
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The Osun State Government has announced plans to recruit able-bodied men and women as ad hoc road sweepers to enhance sanitation across the state.

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What are the eligibility requirements for the road sweeper positions?

Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, medically fit, and residents of the areas where they intend to work.

Where should interested applicants submit their application letters?

Applications must be submitted to the General Manager, Osun Waste Management Agency, at its office located at the former Boreepo House, West By-Pass, Ring Road, Osogbo.

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