Emir of Talata Mafara in Zamfara state, Alhaji Dr. Bello Muhammad Barmo OON has expressed his emirate readiness to ensure the positive success of UNICEF programmes in his emirate.
He stated this during a one day sensitization/engagement meeting for stakeholders organized by RUWASSA held at the emir’s palace in Talata Mafara.
Alhaji Dr. Bello Muhammad Barmo OON said his emirate has recognized the impact of UNICEF programmes especially the environmental sanitation programmes and therefore will stand firmly to ensure the overall success of the programme.
He said his emirate already have an existing emirate sanitation committee led by a traditional title holder, (Sarkin Tsafta) means, leader of sanitation, who was saddled with responsible for ensuring clean environment which the emir further suggest to meet with professionals from RUWASSA for smooth working relationship.
Speaking further, the emir expressed his dissatisfaction over the situation of some public places like market, abattoir and general hospital as presented by various stakeholders during the meeting.
Earlier in her remarks, the UNICEF consultant in Talata Mafara and Bakura, Elder Mrs Anam Juliana Kenneth said the essence of the meeting is about the target of shun two programme to ensure Talata Mafara local government area wide open defecation Free.
She said the stakeholders meeting was aimed at engaging traditional institutions, religious leaders, organizations, department and parastatals of government so as to ensure Talata Mafara defecation free area.
Mrs Anam Juliana Kenneth solicit for more support and cooperation from all the stakeholders especially the media who are responsible for creating awareness.
