The Borno State Ministry of Environment has stepped up its sanitation campaign across Maiduguri and surrounding communities in a renewed effort to improve environmental hygiene and protect public health.
The May sanitation exercise was led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Juliana Bitrus, alongside the General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), Sulaiman Abubakar.
The initiative drew participation from BOSEPA officials, the Borno State Transport Management Agency (BOTMA), ministry staff, and volunteers from various community-based organisations.
Clean up operations were carried out across major roads, residential neighbourhoods, public spaces, and motor parks. Activities focused on refuse evacuation, public sensitisation, and the promotion of sustainable sanitation practices.
Speaking during the exercise, Dr. Bitrus highlighted the importance of clearing drainage systems and desilting blocked waterways, particularly in flood-prone areas.
She noted that such efforts are essential in reducing the risk of seasonal flooding and ensuring long-term environmental sustainability.
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She also stressed that maintaining a clean environment is a shared responsibility, urging residents to adopt consistent sanitation habits.
According to her, proper hygiene plays a key role in preventing disease outbreaks and improving overall quality of life.
As part of enforcement measures, sanitation offenders were apprehended and arraigned before the Sanitation Mobile Court.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to upholding environmental regulations to safeguard public health.
BOSEPA General Manager, Sulaiman Abubakar, called on residents to take greater responsibility for their surroundings by complying with sanitation guidelines, reporting violations, and supporting government efforts.
He emphasised that achieving lasting environmental health requires collective action and sustained community engagement.
