Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency JISEPA has called on the public to remain vigilant, support sanitation enforcement, and report any unsanitary conditions or illegal sales practices.
The Managing Director of the Agency, Alhaji Adamu Sabo, made the call during a press briefing held in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital.
According to him, the call become necessary as the agency successfully seized unwholesome commodities worth over 14 million naira in the course of statewide inspection between January to June 2025.
Alhaji Adamu Sabo further explained that, the confiscated items were mostly consumables found to be expired, improperly stored or contaminated which posed danger to the environment and public health.
He pointed out that, the sanitary inspection was in line with the agency’s mandate to promote public health and enforce environmental safety thus enforcing sanitary standards.
Sabo said that all the items were condemned after due legal and procedures and they were verified, documented and formally approved for destruction in line with public health laws.
“The operation was legally guided by Section 5(1)(2) of the Jigawa State Environmental Protection Law 2009, (as amended) and Section 125 (1) of the Jigawa State Public Health Security Law 2024.
He noted that, this action is not punitive but preventive, meant to protect the health and safety of citizens and uphold the environmental and sanitary standards of Jigawa state.
He explained that the agency, remains committed to working with market associations, business operators, and local leaders, to ensure full compliance with environmental and public health laws.
The MD therefore called on the people of the state to remain vigilant and also support sanitation enforcement.
COV/USMAN MZ
