Dutse, July 5, 2025
Jigawa state environmental protection Agency (JISEPA), has seized unwholesome commodities worth N14,447,650.00, in the course of statewide inspection between January to June 2025.
The Managing Director of the Agency, Mr Adamu Sabo, made this known in an interview with the newsmen in Dutse on Saturday.
He said that the confiscated items were mostly consumables found to be expired, improperly stored or contaminated and posed danger to the environment and public health.
According to him, the sanitary inspection was in line with the Agency’s mandate to promote public health and enforce environmental safety thus enforcing sanitary standards.
“It is important to note that all 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.
“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,” Sabo said.
He explained that JISEPA, remains committed to working with market associations, business operators, and local leaders, to ensure full compliance with environmental and public health laws.
“We therefore call on the general public to remain vigilant, support sanitation enforcement and report unsanitary or illegal sales practices.
“Together, we can build a safer, healthier, and more responsible Jigawa State,” the MD warned.
Aisha Ahmed ✍ from Dutse
