Traders wail as Edo government continues demolition of illegal structures
Several traders have been compelled to seek other trading grounds as Edo Government on Friday continued its demolition of illegal structures in Benin, with the pulling down of some structures on Lucky Street area of the city.
In his words, Acting General Manager, Edo Waste Management Board, Mr Aiyamenkhue Akonofua said during the exercise that the board bent on clearing all obstructing structures in the state capital.
Succinctly, Akonofua also warned that the board would no longer tolerate street trading in the city.
The AGM urged traders who displayed their wares on the streets to make use of the available lock-up stores inside the various markets across the city.
Detailing the argument, Akonofua recalled that Gov Godwin Obaseki flagged off the cleanup by bringing down illegal structures at the King Square area to serve as a deterrent to others street traders.
Furthermore, he reminded traders in Benin that the streets and roads were not meant for trading and warned that anyone caught violating the environmental health laws of the state would face the wrath of the law.
Noting the evacuation of accumulated refuse in some streets, Akonofua assured the public of the board’s readiness to keep the city clean.
The state government had earlier banned all commercial buses from loading within Kings Square area.
However, there have been divided views to the decision as some residents expressed dissatisfaction
over the issue, While many residents have applauded the development.
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