Environmental Cleanup Intensifies Along Asaba’s Koka Bridge Axis
Environmental Intervention Underway
THE Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has commenced a fresh environmental cleanup exercise at Koka Bridge in Asaba as part of renewed efforts to maintain sanitation standards within the state capital.
The intervention, which began on 18 February 2026, targeted the removal of indiscriminately dumped refuse, littered human waste and accumulated sand along the bridge corridor — an area that serves as a major entry and exit point into Asaba.
Officials said the exercise was carried out by the agency’s Environment Unit, with operational supervision provided by the Head of Environment, Mr. Isaac Nwosu.
Restoring Order in a Strategic Corridor
Koka Bridge is a key transit route linking Asaba to neighbouring communities and interstate highways. Environmental observers have previously raised concerns about recurring waste dumping and poor sanitation practices along the axis, particularly beneath the bridge and adjoining road shoulders.
According to DSCTDA officials, the cleanup focused on clearing environmental nuisances that pose both health and aesthetic concerns. Sand encroachment on sections of the road was also addressed to improve traffic safety and drainage flow.
Director-General of the Agency, Mr. Patrick Ukah, described the intervention as part of DSCTDA’s broader mandate to ensure that the capital territory remains orderly, clean and environmentally sustainable.
He noted that maintaining sanitation standards in high-traffic zones remains a priority for the agency, particularly in areas that shape public perception of the state capital.
Call for Public Cooperation
While acknowledging the agency’s ongoing efforts, Ukah urged residents, traders and road users to support environmental initiatives by refraining from indiscriminate waste disposal.
He added that the cleanup would continue with further sand evacuation and sanitation measures in the coming days.
Environmental analysts note that sustained impact will depend not only on periodic cleanups but also on improved waste management systems, enforcement of sanitation regulations and behavioural change among residents.
For DSCTDA, the Koka Bridge operation signals a renewed emphasis on environmental compliance as Asaba continues to expand as an administrative and commercial hub.
