SUNDAY AYUBA DIBAL
Department of Environmental Management
Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.Maiduguri. Borno State.
sundayadibal@gmail.com
Abstract
Environmental sanitation remains one of the most visible and enduring public health initiatives in Nigeria. In Borno State, the monthly environmental sanitation exercise held on the first Saturday of each month seeks to promote cleanliness, enhance hygiene, and improve public health within market and residential areas. However, despite years of implementation, its overall effectiveness and the implications for key stakeholders—such as market operators, the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), revenue collectors, and the Monday Market Development Authority—remain underexplored This study assessed the effects of the monthly environmental sanitation on these stakeholders within the Maiduguri market environment. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and interviews among 200 respondents, including BOSEPA officials, traders, revenue collectors, and management staff of the Monday Market Development Authority. The results revealed that while environmental sanitation improves hygiene and waste management, it also disrupts business operations, reduces trading hours, and affects daily income generation. Findings indicate that compliance and participation are influenced by stakeholder collaboration, awareness campaigns, and the level of enforcement. The study recommends improved stakeholder engagement, flexible sanitation scheduling, and the adoption of modern waste management systems to ensure sustainability and balance between environmental goals and economic activities.
Keywords: Environmental sanitation, market environment, BOSEPA, traders, waste management, Borno State.
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