Commissioner and General Manager Lead Monthly Sanitation Exercise in Maiduguri and Jere local government areas.

Commissioner and General Manager Lead Monthly Sanitation Exercise in Maiduguri and Jere local government areas.

… Call for Public Support in Monthly Sanitation Exercise.

By: Michael Mike

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment, Engr Emed Koise, and the General Manager of the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), Alhaji Abubakar Sulaima, led a team for the Monthly Sanitation Exercise in Maiduguri and Jere. The team commenced the exercise at the post office in Maiduguri and stressed the importance of a clean and healthy environment as part of the government’s policy.

During the exercise, the General Manager thanked the State Government for their continuous support and confidence in the agency. He urged shop owners and petty business men and women to obey the law by closing their businesses for three hours between 7am and 10:00am during the monthly sanitation exercise.

The General Manager and his team inspected several areas in the metropolis to ensure compliance with the exercise. Areas visited included Gamboru market, Tashan Bama, Hausari, Old Maiduguri, State Low-cost, Monday market, Baga road, and Custom, among others.

The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment was accompanied by the Acting Permanent Secretary, the General Manager of BOTMA, and staff from the Ministry of Environment. Security agencies were also present to ensure a smooth and orderly exercise.

The Commissioner and General Manager commended the efforts and sacrifices made by the public in promoting a clean environment. They encouraged individuals and associations to continue their dedicated efforts and promised to maintain a collaborative relationship moving forward.

The Monthly Sanitation Exercise aims to contribute to a cleaner and healthier state and is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to the development and well-being of the people.
Commissioner and General Manager Lead Monthly Sanitation Exercise in Maiduguri and Jere local government areas.