₦airaland Forum

The development was made public in a report shared on Sunday morning, stating that PEPSA shut down Madam Calabar Restaurant and Calabar Restaurant, both located at Old Airport area of Jos, due to unkept surroundings and poor sanitary conditions.

According to the report, the enforcement action followed a routine environmental sanitation monitoring exercise carried out across the state on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Officials of the agency were said to have inspected several premises during the exercise, including food outlets and restaurants, to ensure compliance with environmental and public health regulations.

During the inspection at the Old Airport eateries, authorities reportedly observed unsatisfactory sanitary conditions and unclean environments, which they described as falling short of acceptable public health standards. As a result, the agency moved to seal the premises pending further compliance measures.

In addition to the sanitation concerns, some minors were allegedly found working in one of the affected restaurants. The matter was promptly referred to the Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Caroline Panglang Dafur, for appropriate action in line with child protection and labour laws.

PEPSA noted that the monitoring was part of its ongoing efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws and promote a cleaner, healthier environment across Plateau State. The agency reiterated its commitment to ensuring that business owners adhere strictly to hygiene standards, particularly those operating in the food and hospitality sector.

The closure of the restaurants has sparked reactions among residents of Jos, especially patrons familiar with the popular Old Airport establishments. While some residents commended the agency for enforcing sanitary regulations, others expressed concern over the impact of the shutdown on staff and customers.

As of the time of filing this report, the management of the affected restaurants had not issued an official statement regarding the closure. Further updates are expected as investigations and compliance assessments continue.

shortgun:
Anyone who knows Nigeria very well can tell that sealing those restaurants had nothing to do with public interest.

shortgun:
Anyone who knows Nigeria very well can tell that sealing those restaurants had nothing to do with public interest.

Nackzy:
Abeg ooo wetin happen na dear i dey chop afang soup ooo,
Abi na Kilimanjaro we go dey go now,
Enis kitchen dey sha, hope dey

shortgun:
Anyone who knows Nigeria very well can tell that sealing those restaurants had nothing to do with public interest.

IronCondemned:
That's why I make my own food....if you like call me stingy for not eating out, it's none of my business.

I even spend more money buying food ingredients for my food, especially soup.

saheed24:
You can back there and eat. Since thats how youre raised. Eating in an unkept surroundings

Nackzy:
Abeg ooo wetin happen na dear i dey chop afang soup ooo,
Abi na Kilimanjaro we go dey go now,
Enis kitchen dey sha, hope dey

Nackzy:
Abeg ooo wetin happen na dear i dey chop afang soup ooo,
Abi na Kilimanjaro we go dey go now,
Enis kitchen dey sha, hope dey

ufotunang:
.how is the situation of the calabar restaurant.
Is it dirty or clean