As the Uyo Capital City Development Authority, UCCDA moves to put an end to street trading, Chairman of Ibom Plaza Management Committee, Comrade EDIDIONG VINCENT has assured traders of their safety and security.

He gave the assurance while addressing traders at the Ibom Plaza Community, Uyo, in the hit of the demolition of illegal stalls by the UCCDA.

Comrade VINCENT expressed the traders’ willingness to support the government’s initiative and the efforts of the UCCDA, urging all roadside traders to relocate into the stalls inside plaza, noting that the UCCDA has intensified monitoring to ensure full compliance with the ban on illegal street trading.

He commended Governor UMO ENO for his friendly disposition towards traders in Akwa Ibom, appealing to the governor to fulfill his campaign promises, including providing grants to traders, appointment of Special Assistant from the Ibom Plaza community and provision of electricity, water, and toilets to enable traders to carry out their daily activities conveniently at the available stalls.

On their part, the traders commended Comrade EDIDIONG VINCENT and assured of their cooperation with the government and the UCCDA during the clearing exercise.