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Conversion of Green Verges to Homes in Owerri Raises Alarm — Citizens Call for Government Intervention
Across major parts of Owerri, particularly along Akanchawa-NTA-IBC Orient Radio/TV Road, green verges originally designated for beautification and environmental preservation have been illegally transformed into residential structures and private flower lots.
This encroachment not only violates urban planning regulations but also undermines the city’s master plan and ecological balance.
Worried citizens and urban stakeholders are urging the Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, to take decisive action by ordering the demolition of these illegal developments and restoring the green verges to their original purpose for the benefit of future generations.