Who We Are
Mission
To promote professional excellence among Environmental Health Officers and educate the public on best environmental practices.
Vision
To be the leading voice and force in environmental health, ensuring a hygienic and disease-free Lagos State.
Values
Advocate for policies that support environmental health and Promote public awareness of hygiene and sanitation.
Pioneering Environmental Health in Lagos State.
The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos Chaptertraces its roots back to the early post-independence era, when environmental sanitation and public hygiene became national priorities in response to urbanization and rising health concerns in cities like Lagos.
Establishment and Early Years
Formally established as a chapter under the national body EHOAN, the Lagos Chapter began as a coalition of Sanitary Inspectors—the earliest forerunners of today’s Environmental Health Officers (EHOs)—working across Local Government Areas (LGAs), health units, and sanitary departments.
By the late 1980s and early 1990s, as Nigeria’s public health system evolved, EHOAN Lagos became a recognized professional platform where trained officers could collaborate, advocate, and pursue excellence in environmental health practices within the state.
Transformation and Growth
The transition from Sanitary Inspection to a more professionalized Environmental Health discipline led to increased training, certification, and regulatory enforcement among officers. EHOAN Lagos responded by expanding its functions—from being just a union of officers to becoming a body that drives research, public education, continuous training, and policy advocacy.
During this time, EHOAN Lagos became instrumental in:
Supporting the creation of standardized CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programs for EHOs
Partnering with Lagos State Government, NCDC, WHO, and other health-focused agencies
Leading major environmental health campaigns such as “Clean Lagos,” Market Sanitation Exercises, School Health Programs, and Flood Preparedness Sensitization in flood-prone areas.
Milestones Over the Years
2002 – Formal inauguration of the EHOAN Lagos Secretariat.
2007 – Partnered with Lagos State Ministry of Health on the first state-wide cholera prevention campaign.
2013 – Hosted the National EHOAN Conference in Lagos.
2019 – Rolled out the Lagos CPD Training Framework for EHOs.
2021 – Launched COVID-19 environmental monitoring and sensitization outreach.
2023 – Introduced digital registration and training tracking for members.
Today
Today, EHOAN Lagos stands as the most vibrant chapter in Nigeria, with hundreds of certified members working across hospitals, LGAs, regulatory bodies, schools, and private institutions. It continues to advocate for environmental health reforms, equip professionals with modern tools and knowledge, and drive initiatives that keep Lagos clean, healthy, and safe.
Looking Ahead
With the ever-evolving challenges of urban waste management, climate change, and emerging diseases, EHOAN Lagos remains committed to innovation, professionalism, and partnership. The chapter continues to empower its members, collaborate with key institutions, and serve as a model for environmental health management nationwide.
Become a Member
Join a thriving community of passionate Environmental Health Officers working to make Lagos cleaner and safer.