The dry season is here, bringing another period of endless coughing and catarrh from inhaling dust. This morning, as I was going to school, I noticed that everywhere was dusty, and I regretted not using a nose mask because I kept sneezing. This period is often characterized by a high level of sickness due to the inhalation of toxic particles, and the least people can do to stay safe now is by keeping clean and wearing a face mask.
Regarding cleanliness, the dry season here in Nigeria often breeds mosquitoes, which are one of the primary carriers of disease.
Over the weekend, I spent several hours decluttering my surroundings. My family and I had traveled and were away from home for five days. When we returned, everything was messy, with dead leaves, broken branches, and stagnant rainwater scattered all over the compound. With the help of my sister, we managed to clean up our compound and rooms as well.
This morning, I woke up quite early and had a few chores to attend to. After completing them, I weeded the compound and picked up improperly disposed waste materials. Below are some pictures from today’s cleaning activity.
