Chairman of the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), Hon. ANIETIE EKA has issued a seven-day grace period for roadside traders within the capital city.

The traders are expected to vacate the roads and relocate to designated markets in Uyo.

The decision follows efforts by the UCCDA management to end roadside trading through sensitization tours, radio announcements, and various engagements with stakeholders.

Eka, in a meeting with the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Trade and Market Matters, Hon. Idorenyin Raphael and other key market executive members from Uyo Senatorial district in his office made it known that Pastor Umo Eno means well for the city and strongly opposes roadside trading.

Here the Governor is captured speaking with the traders on the ills of roadside trading.

Eka, therefore, advised the concerned traders to conduct their business within the market premises.

Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Trade and Market Matters, Hon. Idorenyin Raphael, alongside market executive members from Uyo Senatorial District, decried the proliferation of illegal markets within the capital city.

They expressed full support for the government’s plan to carry out a citywide clean-up exercise.

Traders have been advised to take advantage of the one week grace to vacate the road.