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The Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has commenced the development of two landmark institutional frameworks aimed at strengthening environmental governance, improving sanitation service delivery, and promoting sustainable behaviour change across Plateau State. The initiative, officially launched during an inception meeting at the Agency’s headquarters, will produce the Plateau State Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Guidelines and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for PEPSA Operations. The consultancy is being led by Lead Technical Consultant, Herbert Gomagallah Daniel, with the support of a multidisciplinary team of experts. Speaking at the inception meeting, the Director General of PEPSA, Samuel Nathaniel Dapiya, described the exercise as a major institutional reform designed to strengthen the Agency’s systems and improve service delivery. He explained that the SBCC Guidelines will provide a practical framework for...

The Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has commenced the development of two landmark institutional frameworks aimed at strengthening environmental governance, improving sanitation service delivery, and promoting sustainable behaviour change across Plateau State. The initiative, officially launched during an inception meeting at the Agency’s headquarters, will produce the Plateau State Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Guidelines and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for PEPSA Operations. The consultancy is being led by Lead Technical Consultant, Herbert Gomagallah Daniel, with the support of a multidisciplinary team of experts. Speaking at the inception meeting, the Director General of PEPSA, Samuel Nathaniel Dapiya, described the exercise as a major institutional reform designed to strengthen the Agency’s systems and improve service delivery. He explained that the SBCC Guidelines will provide a practical framework for...

The Plateau State Ministry of Health,  National Malaria Elimination Programme and Malaria Consortium has engaged media practitioners and key stakeholders ahead of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign to boost public awareness and community participation in the fight against malaria. The media parley, held at the Crispan Event Centre in Jos, tttttttttyyyyyyyyyyytytytyyyyyyyyyyyttttt5 together health professionals, development partners and journalists to strategise on the successful implementation of the campaign aimed at protecting children under five from malaria. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba'amlong, described the media as a critical partner in malaria elimination, saying sustained public enlightenment remains key to the success of the intervention. He said Plateau had made remarkable progress in malaria control, with prevalence dropping from 18.8 per cent in 2021 to 2.8 per cent in 2025 due to increased government commitme...

The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has intensified its flood response efforts across Jos, with ongoing desilting and drainage clearance exercises aimed at improving the free flow of stormwater and reducing the impact of flash flooding in vulnerable communities. As part of the intervention, the Director General of the Agency, Mr Samuel Dapiya conducted an inspection of critical locations to assess conditions on the ground and coordinate immediate response efforts following recent rainfall. One of the sites visited was the drainage corridor from Miango Junction to Educare Private School, where PEPSA personnel carried out extensive desilting and clearing of drainage channels that had become filled with sand and other debris. According to the Agency, the intervention is expected to improve the discharge of stormwater, while the area will continue to be monitored after subsequent rainfall to determine whether additional engineering or environmenta...

The Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association (PLABOMA) honoured outstanding individuals and organisations for their contributions to digital communication, public engagement and community development during the 2026 World Social Media Day celebration held at the Usiju World Event Center in Jos. The award presentation was one of the major highlights of the event, which was held under the theme, "Digital Voices: Innovation, Creativity and Youth Engagement." According to the association, the recognition was aimed at celebrating excellence in the use of social media to inspire positive change and promote development. Among the recipients were the Plateau State Ministry of Information and Communication, which received an Award of Excellence for Media Advancement; PLASMIDA, which received an Award of Excellence for Youth Empowerment and Development; PLASCHEMA, which received an Award of Excellence for the effective use of social media to promote public health; NUJ ...

The Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association (PLABOMA) hosted an impactful 2026 World Social Media Day celebration in Jos, bringing together key stakeholders, media professionals, content creators, students and digital enthusiasts to promote innovation, creativity and responsible use of social media. The event was held at Usiju World Event Center, under the theme "Digital Voices: Innovation, Creativity and Youth Engagement," served as a platform for meaningful conversations on the growing influence of digital media, while highlighting the role of young people in driving innovation, collaboration and positive social change through online platforms. Speaking during the event, Chairman of PLABOMA, Chief Matthew Oyerinde Tegha, has said social media has evolved beyond a communication tool to become a major driver of economic growth, innovation, job creation and civic engagement. He said bloggers and content creators have a critical role to play in reshaping the n...