Taraba State Government Fumigates Street Flowers to Protect Them

The Taraba State Government, through the Environmental and Sanitation Agency, has begun fumigating street flowers to prevent damage from straying animals. This initiative was announced by the agency's chairman, Iliya Kefas, following a monthly sanitation exercise in Jalingo.

The agency had previously urged livestock owners to ranch their animals to avoid traffic disruptions and has threatened to arrest those who allow their animals to roam freely. Kefas emphasized that stray animals are not only destroying the flowers intended to beautify major towns, especially Jalingo, but also contributing to sanitation issues and traffic violations.

He warned livestock owners to restrict their animals' movements to avoid exposure to the toxic chemicals used in the fumigation process, which could be harmful if consumed. The fumigation is part of the agency's efforts to achieve its Green Taraba vision.