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Makurdi woke to the sight of action on Orchia Ayu Road this morning as the Benue State Environmental Sanitation Agency (BENSAC) rolled out a hands-on inspection and clean-up operation.
Led by officials in high-visibility vests, the team descended on the busy stretch with brooms, rakes, and a clear mission: assess, clean, and enforce.
Photos circulating online show BENSAC personnel sweeping sidewalks, clearing drainage channels, and engaging directly with residents and traders. One image captures an official pointing at a clogged gutter while workers dig in to remove debris. Another shows a group discussion near a billboard, likely addressing compliance with sanitation standards.
The exercise, described as a “routine but intensified inspection,” comes amid growing concerns over waste management and flooding risks in the state capital. Orchia Ayu Road, a major artery linking residential and commercial hubs, has long battled with litter, illegal dumping, and blocked drains—issues that worsen during the rainy season.
Eyewitnesses report that the team issued on-the-spot warnings to shop owners and directed the removal of encroached structures. No arrests were made, but compliance was immediate in several spots.
“BENSAC is not just talking,” one roadside trader told *Ohitty TV/Radio*. “They came with tools and people. We are cooperating because we want a clean Makurdi.”
The agency has promised more details soon, including plans for sustained monitoring and community sensitization programs.
Today’s operation is part of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s broader push for urban renewal and environmental discipline. With roads being rehabilitated and rural electrification expanding, sanitation is the next frontier in the administration’s vision for a cleaner, healthier Benue.
For now, Orchia Ayu Road is cleaner—and residents are watching to see if the momentum holds.
