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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced waste evacuation and clean-up exercises across satellite towns, as part of efforts to promote environmental sanitation and prevent disease outbreaks.
The exercise, being carried out by the Satellite Town Development Department (STDD), is currently ongoing in Gwagwalada, Kuje and Abaji Area Councils, with plans to cover all six area councils of the FCT.
Coordinator of the STDD, Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, said the operation followed a directive by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to ensure that satellite communities are not left out in the drive for a cleaner capital city.
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Speaking during an inspection tour, Zulkiflu said the evacuation exercise was aimed at maintaining a clean, safe and habitable environment, particularly as the rainy season begins.
He warned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road medians, drainages and other unauthorised locations, noting that such practices contribute to flooding and the spread of diseases.
“Littering and improper waste disposal can trigger disease outbreaks, especially during the rainy season. Blocked drainages lead to flooding, while stagnant water can cause cholera and other waterborne diseases,” he added.
Zulkiflu urged residents in Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali Area Councils to bag their waste properly and dispose of it only at designated collection points for easy evacuation.
He stressed that maintaining a clean environment requires collective responsibility, adding that the FCTA is committed to safeguarding public health but needs the cooperation of residents.
The STDD further called on residents to clear blocked drainages around their homes and business premises to reduce the risk of flooding and environmental hazards during the rainy season.
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