Uyo Local Government Council has commenced the enforcement of the ban on roadside and walkways trading in the city centre.

It would be recalled that the Council had announced the ban in a release issued by the Secretary of Council, Mr. Ubong Udofia on behalf of the Chairman, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo having noted with utmost displeasure the gradual encroachment of street trading into the city centre of Uyo, which was seen as a serious embarrassment on the city centre status.

Leading the enforcement team on Monday, September 19, 2022, for the exercise was the Chairman, Uyo Local Government Council, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, who noted that the move became necessary due to the growing traffic snarl in the Uyo metropolis.

Dr. Udo observed that major roads and streets in Uyo have so far been overtaken by traders and commuters who have ignored safety concerns by exposing their lives and that of other road users to danger on daily basis.

He, therefore, urged all those involved in street trading, especially along Ikot Ekpene Road, Abak Road, Aka Road, Oron Road, and the neighbouring streets to permanently vacate the aforementioned routes and make use of the Ibom Plaza market to ensure free flow of traffic in and around the city center.

The Uyo helmsman pointed out that the enforcement team set up by the Council has been saddled with the responsibility to enforce the ban imposed on street trading and prosecute violators.