ENUGU — The Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) has announced restrictions on the movement of persons and vehicles along designated routes in Enugu metropolis during the August 2026 monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which coincides with the Enugu International Marathon.
The restriction will take effect from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, according to a statement signed by the Managing Director of ESWAMA, Mr Richard Onaga.
The authority said the restriction was necessary to accommodate the sanitation exercise and the Enugu International Marathon 2026.
It listed the affected routes and areas as Abakaliki Road, Uduma Street, New Haven, Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Chief Z.C. Obi Link Road, Mgbemene Street/CIC Road, Agbani Road, Awkunanaw, Zik Avenue, Nza Street, Edozie Street and Uwani.
Others are NTA Road, Independence Layout, Kenyatta Street, Uwani, Ogui Road, Mkpotiti Road, Anang Road, New Layout, Mbanefo Street, Odoeze Street, New Layout, Edward Nnaji Street, Presidential Road and other designated routes within the Enugu metropolis.
ESWAMA urged residents to participate actively in the sanitation exercise and support efforts to maintain a clean, healthy, safe and environmentally sustainable Enugu State.
The authority further announced that the disposal of waste at designated collection points would commence from 1 p.m., after the conclusion of the International Marathon.
It advised residents to keep their waste safely until the designated disposal period.
For enquiries, residents may call or WhatsApp 08135534440.
