Operation TSAPTA has continued to record significant impact across Kaduna State, as the government intensifies efforts to sustain a clean, safe and orderly environment.
At the centre of the coordination and administrative push behind the initiative is the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Sadiq Mamman Lagos, whose leadership has been widely commended.
While the administration of Governor Uba Sani declared the last Saturday of every month as statewide sanitation day to encourage mass participation, Operation TSAPTA has gone beyond the monthly exercise by sustaining daily environmental activities across communities.
Observers say the daily enforcement and coordination of sanitation teams did not happen by chance.
According to stakeholders within the ministry, Mamman Lagos has strengthened operational structures, ensured proper supervision of local government councils and introduced a more disciplined approach to environmental compliance.
Under his supervision, local authorities have been mobilised to take ownership of sanitation within their jurisdictions, creating a more decentralised and effective system.
The commissioner’s office has reportedly maintained close monitoring of field operations to ensure consistency and accountability.
Residents in several communities have noted visible improvements in road cleanliness, waste evacuation and drainage maintenance. Many attribute this renewed vigour to the administrative direction and political will demonstrated by Mamman Lagos.
The commissioner has also been praised for appointing Aisha Umar as Chairman of Operation TSAPTA under the Ministry of Local Government Affairs.
The appointment is widely regarded as a strategic move that has strengthened the coordination of field operations.
Since her appointment, sanitation teams have intensified efforts to clear refuse dumps, desilt drainage systems and enforce environmental regulations, actions that residents say have improved the outlook of roads and public spaces across the state.
Community leaders describe Mamman Lagos as a hands-on administrator who understands the importance of environmental hygiene to public health and sustainable development. They say his commitment has translated government policy into visible action on the ground.
Analysts further note that by reinforcing daily sanitation alongside the monthly exercise, the commissioner has helped institutionalise cleanliness rather than treating it as a ceremonial event. This structured approach, they argue, is key to achieving lasting behavioural change among residents.
The synergy between the governor’s vision and the commissioner’s implementation strategy has positioned Operation TSAPTA as one of the most visible grassroots programmes of the current administration.
As Kaduna continues to witness improved environmental standards, many residents believe the proactive leadership of Sadiq Mamman Lagos will remain central to sustaining the sanitation drive and advancing the broader goal of a healthier and more livable state.