Adamawa Sanitation Committee Ramps Up Enforcement with House-to-House Inspections

Adamawa Sanitation Committee Ramps Up Enforcement with House-to-House Inspections

The Adamawa State Monthly Sanitation Exercise Committee has intensified its drive for total compliance, moving beyond major roads and markets to conduct house-to-house inspections aimed at ensuring every resident participates in the monthly clean-up.

Leading the charge for the February sanitation exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Madam Syngana Dadah, spearheaded a team that went directly into private residences. The objective was clear: compel occupants to clean their surroundings and immediate environment, leaving no room for defaulters.

The enforcement and sensitisation team visited several key areas, including NEPA Road, Shinko, and Limawa, where they engaged with residents and monitored the level of compliance. During the exercise, officials took the opportunity to educate the public on the critical importance of maintaining a clean environment as a primary defence against disease outbreaks.

Speaking shortly after the exercise, Madam Dadah issued a strong caution to residents against the indiscriminate disposal of refuse. She warned that such negligent practices create breeding grounds for pathogens and rodents, leading to unhealthy living conditions that pose serious public health risks.

“We must all take responsibility for our environment. Indiscriminate waste disposal is a dangerous habit that encourages the breeding of disease-carrying organisms,” Madam Dadah stated. She made a special appeal to women, urging them to take the lead in promoting and enforcing environmental hygiene within their households and communities.

The Permanent Secretary expressed her satisfaction with the impressive turnout of women, noting their commitment despite the ongoing fasting period. However, she did not hide her disappointment over what she described as the low participation rate of male staff during the exercise.

The Federal Comptroller, Ministry of Environment,that monitor the exercise Hajiya Safiya Mohammed Abubakar, who was also part of the officials that monitored the exercise commended the residents who actively took part in the sanitation exercise. She encouraged others to follow their example, stressing that proper hygiene is a fundamental pillar for both good physical health and moral living.

With the enforcement strategy now reaching the doorsteps of private homes, combined with continuous sensitisation efforts, authorities are optimistic that environmental cleanliness across the state will see significant improvement, ultimately safeguarding public health for all residents.