In a bid to maintain a clean and safe environment across Plateau State, the Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) conducted a focused two-day sanitation and roadside clearing exercise yesterday and today. The initiative brought together about 300 workers from communities across the state, supported by PEPSA’s internal sanitation staff.
The exercise focused on areas where overgrown shrubs and bushes were obstructing roads, creating hazards for both motorists and pedestrians. Teams worked along major routes and nearby communities, including Polo to Hill Station Roundabout, Old Airport, Secretariat to Airforce Base–Yingi Road down to Rayfield, Rayfield Resort to Gut-Dwoi Road, Murtala Way, and Millionaires Quarters Road–Lamingo Road. The agency plans to extend the sanitation exercise to other parts of the state.
During the operation, blocked drainages were cleared, overgrown vegetation was trimmed, and roadside spaces tidied, improving accessibility and safety along the affected roads. PEPSA staff provided continuous supervision and coordination to ensure the smooth progress of activities.
Speaking on behalf of PEPSA’s Director General, Samuel Dapiya, Mrs. Naomi Longlam, Director of Waste Management, urged residents and business owners along the cleared routes to actively maintain the cleanliness of their surroundings. “We encourage everyone to trim shrubs, remove debris, and support this effort. Keeping Plateau clean is a collective responsibility that requires the participation of all,” she said.
PEPSA highlighted that such exercises prevent bushfires, reduce pest breeding grounds, enhance road visibility, and contribute to a healthier environment for residents. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to working with communities to sustain cleanliness and environmental safety across the state.
