DSCTDA Steps Up Clean-Up Drive To Keep Asaba Roads & Drains Clear
By PAULINA NZERUBE
DSCTDA Intensifies Clean-Up Drive Across Asaba
THE Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has intensified its environmental sanitation campaign across Asaba, clearing major roads and drainage channels in a renewed effort to improve cleanliness, public health and the appearance of the state capital.
The latest exercise has seen agency personnel deployed to strategic locations across the metropolis. Workers are clearing overgrown vegetation, sand, litter, silt and other waste materials that obstruct roads and drainage systems.
The intervention covers the link road between Maryam Babangida Way and DBS Road. Cleaning activities are also ongoing along Anwai Road, from the Government House Gate to Camp 74 Junction.
Other locations receiving attention include DBS Road and the link road connecting DBS Road with WAEC Road. Jesus Saves Road has also been included in the ongoing sanitation exercise.
In addition, the agency is clearing drainage channels along Squash Club Road and NTA Road. The operation is aimed at removing accumulated silt and debris that could obstruct the free flow of water, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
The agency is also evacuating the waste generated during the exercise. Officials are transporting the removed silt, debris and other materials to government-approved dumpsites for proper disposal.
The Director General of DSCTDA, Mr. Patrick Ukah, and the Head of Environment, Mr. Isaac Nwosu, are supervising the operation. Their monitoring is expected to ensure that the identified locations receive thorough attention and that the exercise meets the agency’s environmental standards.
The clean-up campaign reflects the growing importance of effective environmental management in a rapidly expanding state capital. Beyond improving the appearance of the city, regular clearing of roads and drainage channels can help reduce flooding risks, improve sanitation and make public spaces safer for residents.
DSCTDA said the exercise would continue in other identified parts of Asaba. The agency maintained that it remained committed to sustaining a cleaner, healthier and more aesthetically attractive capital territory.
As Asaba continues to grow, the effectiveness of such interventions will depend not only on government-led sanitation exercises but also on the willingness of residents and businesses to avoid indiscriminate dumping and support efforts to keep the city clean.
