From January 4, operators of illegal motor parks and mechanic shops across Rivers State will be arrested, following the directive of the state Governor, Nyesom Wike. The Governor who gave the order in his New Year broadcast to people of the State on Thursday , also warned that street trading is prohibited.
He frowned at the indiscriminate erection of kiosks along the streets and other public places. “ Apart from constituting public nuisance , these activities and structures obstruct traffic flow and pose serious threats to public safety and security to the extent no responsible government can tolerate . With the grace period over therefore , we have no other option than to order immediate clampdown and put a final stop to these illegal operations from the 4 th of January 2021 , ” he reiterated.
