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Cross River bans roadside workshops, street trading in Calabar metropolis
Cross River State bans roadside workshops and street trading in Calabar metropolis effective 31 October.
In brief
Cross River State bans roadside workshops and street trading in Calabar metropolis effective 31 October. Cross River State Government bans roadside mechanics and street traders in Calabar metropolis to address environmental degradation and public health risks. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Cross River State Government bans roadside workshops
Cross River State Government bans roadside workshops and street trading in Calabar metropolis effective 31 October.
Commissioner for Environment Bassey Mensah announces ban
Commissioner for Environment Bassey Mensah disclosed the ban during an on-the-spot inspection of business areas in Calabar on Monday.
Banned activities obstruct city movement
Roadside technicians and traders obstruct pedestrian and vehicular movement in Calabar City.
Environmental degradation in Calabar
The commissioner said their activities caused serious environmental degradation in Calabar City.
Inspection locations in Calabar
Mr Mensah visited Kings Street, White House, Bedwell, Punch, Victor Akan and adjoining streets during the inspection.
Commissioner urges relocation to designated areas
The commissioner told roadside mechanics and traders to relocate operations to designated places.
Public health and environmental risks
There is the possibility of exposure to harmful chemicals; we need to collectively protect public health and restore environmental order.
“There is the possibility of exposure to harmful chemicals; we need to collectively protect public health and restore environmental order.”
Improved sanitation critical for safety
Mr Mensah said improved sanitation is critical to creating a safe environment for residents.
Government commits to environmental restoration
The commissioner expressed the government’s commitment to address environmental degradation triggered by roadside workshops and street trading.
Collaboration with climate project
The state government will collaborate with the Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project to tackle environmental issues.
Ndem Effiong supports separation of vehicle sales
Ndem Effiong, senior special assistant to Governor Bassey Otu on the Automobile Technician Regulatory Department, said vehicle sales and mechanic operations need to be separated.
Concern over environmental degradation
He expressed concern about increasing environmental degradation caused by mechanics operating on the streets.
The takeaway
Cross River State Government bans roadside mechanics and street traders in Calabar metropolis to address environmental degradation and public health risks.
