Kaduna Introduces Monthly Sanitation

John Shiklam in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government has designated the last Saturday of every month as a statewide Sanitation Day to improve hygiene and strengthen environmental protection across the state.

In a statement yesterda, the Commissioner for Information,  Ahmed Maiyaki, said maiden exercise will hold on November 29, 2025, from 7.00am to 10.00am.

He said the initiative aligns with Governor Uba Sani’s broader plan to curb flooding and reduce environmental risks.

“This is more than sweeping streets, it is a strategic, preventive action to stop floods, cut down environmental risks, and protect the wellbeing of our people”, the commissioner said. The statement  qouted the  Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Abubakar Buba, describing the policy  as a bold step toward cleaner and safer communities.

He called on traditional rulers, local councils, civil society groups, and community based organisations to mobilise residents.

He said:“A clean environment means a safer, healthier Kaduna state, we urge every resident to come out and take part.”

The statement said that government monitoring teams will be deployed to ensure effective coordination and compliance throughout the exercise.

The statement called on  residents “to take full ownership of the initiative, emphasising that environmental cleanliness remains a collective responsibility and a vital pathway to a healthier and more resilient Kaduna.”