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Cross River government has given a 7-day ultimatum to traders on illegal structures along major streets in Calabar to relocate their businesses to Watt or Marian markets or face demolition.
Newly appointed commissioner for environment, Mfon Bassey, gave the ultimatum last weekend during an inspection tour from NIPOST office in Calabar to Watt market. Bassey said activities of the traders were impeding the free flow of traffic.
Addressing the hawkers at different points, the commissioner assured of the state government’s commitment to a clean and green environment, hence the need to relocate all roadside sellers back to the markets.
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He reminded the hawkers that the government had earlier issued an ultimatum on December 27, 2019, asking them to remove all illegal structures, shanties and containers from the roadside.
He directed that all structures on drainages be removed to allow for a free flow of storm waters. Bassey added that the exercise was to ensure a more organised Calabar and prevent flooding during the rainy season.
At the stadium junction where commercial drivers had formed an illegal park on the walkway and verge opposite the stadium, the commissioner ordered them to relocate from the spot forthwith.
“This move is to ensure a clean and green Calabar free of illegal structures that are militating against the government’s effort of making the city a better place,” he said.
