…to begin clamp down on Friday
Maduako Igbokwe I Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023
AWKA,Nigeria – The Awka Capital Territory Development Authoriy (ACTDA) has given give days ultimatum to those selling or displaying goods along the roads in Awka to vacate.
The Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Authority, Mr. Ossy Onuko who issues the order while speaking to newsmen in Awka in Anambra state capital.
According to ACTDA MD any person found disobeying the directive will full weight of of the law.
He said , that the authority had regrettably observed the resurfacing of street traders, especially along the new roads constructed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo within Awka metropolis.
Onuko explained that the authority had for the past one year continue an onslaught against the street traders who are causing obstruction and gridlock within the city.
He maintained that the activities of these illegal traders have defaced the aesthetics of the new road built by the state government.
He mentioned the road where the activities of the street traders have increased in recent times to include the dual carriage Unizik-Isuaniocha Road, Club Road, Regina Ceali Road, Old INEC Road, Government House Road and Aroma, Ifite Road amongst others.
According to Mr. Onuko, from this Friday, Awka Capital Territory Development Authoriy officials will commence a massive destruction of goods and wares that are found to be displayed along the roads.
He seriously advised those engaged in the illegal act to stop immediately as the authority will not only seize but rather destroy such goods to serve as a deterrent to others.
Mr. Onuko further warms Offenders advised to immediately evacuate their goods and and services suffer the consequences of their inactions.
