Governor Zulum Leads Environmental and Public Health Reform with Executive Orders
In a decisive move to safeguard Borno State’s environment and enhance public health, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has signed two landmark executive orders—one banning unlawful tree felling and another institutionalising a monthly statewide sanitation exercise. These measures reflect the Governor’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and cleaner, healthier communities.
Governor Zulum, during the signing event at the Government House, cited increasing environmental degradation and public health concerns as the motivation behind the orders. “I hereby declare the first Saturday of every month as Sanitation Day,” he announced, warning that violators face fines of up to N100,000 or imprisonment. Similarly, illegal tree felling will now attract penalties of up to N500,000 or five years in prison for repeat offenders.
He also revealed plans to introduce a third executive order that will impose stiff penalties on illegal scrap metal activities. The governor directed the Borno State Police Command and all relevant agencies to ensure full enforcement, stressing that these reforms are crucial for protecting the ecosystem, combating disease, and promoting responsible environmental stewardship for future generations.
