Federal Capital Territory Minister of State Ramatu Aliyu ordered the complete cleansing of all satellite towns of the territory’s six regional councils.
Ms. Aliyu gave the order in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by the Coordinator of the Department of Development of Satellite Towns (STDD), Obinna Ogwuegbu.

The minister explained that the directive is part of the efforts to rid satellite towns of environmental nuisances characterized by poor sanitation.

She said that the order is with immediate effect under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the STDD, to ensure the restoration of the environment for the safety of the residents.

She noted that the situation of waste generation in the CTF is trending exponentially due to the influx of Nigerians into the territory.

The minister denounced the attitude, the way of life and the behavior of people towards their environment.

The coordinator assured FCT residents that the administration of the FCT remains committed to ensuring a safer and more hygienic FCT for all residents.

He said the exercise would be continuous and called on residents, especially those living in the suburbs, to refrain from dumping waste into sewers and along roadsides.

The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) reports that the coordinator, since taking office, has been on the trail of health workers and has embarked on a massive clean-up exercise around and within the six regional councils.

(NOPE)