IMO STATE GOVERNMENT CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL STREET TRADING IN OWERRI

In a decisive move to restore order and ensure free movement within the capital city, the Imo State Government has commenced the clearing of street traders obstructing roads and waterways in Owerri.

The operation, which began on Tuesday, spearheaded by the Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri, in conjunction with the Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission (IMO ENTRACO).

The enforcement team covered key areas such as Amakohia Market, Akwakuma Junction, Orji Junction, IMSU Junction, Douglas Road to Emmanuel College Roundabout, Egbu Road by Fire Service, and Mbaise Road Junction, etc.

The exercise is set to continue in other locations, including Hospital Junction by Port Harcourt Road and other affected spots.

The government has issued a stern warning to traders against occupying unauthorized spaces for their businesses, emphasizing that defaulters will face strict penalties.

Similarly, residents and traders were cautioned against indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly the habit of dumping refuse in drainages.

The government stressed that offenders will not go unpunished as enforcement measures have already taken effect.

The clearing operation underscores the state’s commitment to environmental sanitation, urban orderliness, and the free flow of traffic in Owerri.