Jigawa: NOA Scales Up Campaign Against Open Defecation

The Director of the agency, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani, said this in an interview in Dutse.

He said the campaign was designed to promote good sanitation habits to maintain the ODF status as declared by Federal Government in 2022.

Tijjani said the agency through the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers (COMOs) extended its outreach to markets, motor parks and other public places, to create awareness on the dangers associated with open defecation.

“The personnel have carried out the campaign in 22 out of the 27 local government areas of the state, to end open defecation and improve public health.

“The campaign is part of statewide engagement with key stakeholders to maintain ODF status in the state.

“The agency believes that a lot could be achieved through the campaign at the grassroots,” he said.

While calling for more collaboration between the stakeholders, Tijjani urged the residents to keep a clean environment and ensure proper personal hygiene.