Ogoh made the call on Saturday at the First Quarter Barracks Healthi Committee Awareness Programme, where he reiterated that “prevention is better than cure,” noting that good hygiene practices remain a primary defence against diseases.
He recalled how hygiene was emphasised during his early years through songs and routine inspections, adding that such practices instilled discipline and cleanliness.
The CMD also reflected on past annual administrative inspections in barracks, where sanitation and orderliness were strictly monitored, noting that such exercises had reduced in recent times due to operational demands.
He, however, commended the Barracks Health Committee for reintroducing hygiene-focused initiatives, including monthly sanitation competitions aimed at encouraging residents to maintain clean environments.
According to him, the initiative is designed to promote a culture of cleanliness rather than criticise non-performing blocks.
“This is to stimulate us to take proper care of our rooms, surroundings and personal hygiene, as well as instil these values in our children,” he said.
Earlier, a medical officer, Dr Anthony Onah, delivered a health talk and conducted a question-and-answer session, advocating regular hygiene inspections to sustain healthy living standards.
In his remarks, the Chaplain of the hospital, Capt. Emeka Ibekwe, commended the CMD for initiating programmes such as the barracks cleanliness competition and children’s examination, describing them as efforts that promote discipline, healthy living and academic excellence.
He also lauded members of the Barracks Health Committee for their dedication and teamwork, as well as residents for their active participation.
Ibekwe encouraged sustained monthly sanitation exercises and urged residents to continue building a cleaner and healthier barracks community.
The Chaplain disclosed that in the written examination category, Akange David emerged first with an average score of 114.3, followed by Amure O. Elizabeth with 104, while God’spower E. Silas came third with 96.
Others include Joana Yoila (95), Hauwau Yakubu (94), Emmanuella Peter (92), Nathan Zakariah (86), Faith Michael (84), Josiah Ochayi (82), Martha O. Okekunle (82), Seun Babatunde (81) and Abel Godwin (73).
He said In the block inspection category, block 6, 1st position and 2nd position goes to NC 10 with 93 per cent.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that highlights of the event included a quiz competition and presentation of awards to winners of the sanitation and children’s examination contests.
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