161 Anniversary: Nigerian army conduct sanitation exercise in Bida town of Niger state
As part of efforts to contribute their quota in the society, personnel of the 18 Brigade of the Nigerian army, Litani Barracks in Bida has carried out sanitation exercise around main market in Bida town, Bida local government area of Niger state.
Brigadier-General, Taye Ahmed, flag-off the sanitation exercise in Bida on Thursday, saying the sanitation exercise was part of the week long Nigerian army 161 anniversary celebration.
He said no society would be healthy without a clean environment, adding that sanitation was to keep the environment clean especially as the country was facing outbreak of cholera.
“Health is wealth, we started the celebration with Jummat prayers on June 28 and church service on June 30 alongside other series of activities such as medical outreaches,” he said.
Ahmed said the 161 brigade was partnering with environmental agencies in Bida, to clear drainages to prevent blockages and outbreak of diseases.
He added that the sanitation would spur people to keep their environment clean as a way of contributing their quota to the society.
The commander disclosed that they would also visit some schools to talk to young people about patriotism and the need to take their civil duty with all importance.
One of the resident, Ndagi Mohammed, thanked the army for cleaning drainages and waste sites, adding that the gesture would contribute to healthy environment.
The army were supported by the Police, Civil Defense, NDLEA, FRSC, and the Niger State environmental Protection Aggency.
