The Kaduna State Government has announced that the State-wide Monthly Sanitation Exercise will hold on Saturday, 28th February, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
In a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the Government reiterated its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, public health, and the maintenance of high sanitation standards across the State.
According to the statement, all markets, schools, workplaces, motor parks, and other public places are to remain closed during the exercise until 10:00 a.m. to allow residents to actively participate in cleaning their surroundings and communities.
The Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Abubakar Buba, emphasized the importance of the monthly exercise as a critical component of the State’s preventive health strategy.
“The monthly sanitation exercise is not merely a routine activity; it is a collective civic responsibility aimed at safeguarding public health, preventing disease outbreaks, and ensuring a cleaner and safer Kaduna State for all,” the Commissioner stated.
He further called on community leaders, market associations, transport unions, and residents to ensure full compliance within their respective domains, stressing that defaulters would be liable to appropriate legal action in accordance with existing environmental laws and regulations.
The Kaduna State Government urged citizens to treat the exercise with the seriousness it deserves, noting that environmental cleanliness remains a shared responsibility between government and the people.
Residents are therefore encouraged to actively participate and cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure the success of the exercise
