Environment Taskforce demolish make-shift shops on walkways in Delta

Environment Taskforce demolish make-shift shops on walkways in Delta

Delta State Taskforce on Environment has demolished shops built on public drainage system as well as goods displayed on pedestrian walkways in the city of Warri.

The exercise was prompted as result of shop owners disobedience to government order not to display goods on public drainage as well as pedestrian walkways.

The operation which was carried out in the early hours of Tuesday was led by the Coordinator Delta Central/South, Comr. Kingsley Iweka alongside as directed by The state Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honourable Sylvester Oromoni.

Honourable Sylvester Oromoni who was represented by Comr. Iweka warned shop owners to keep off their wares along government roads and walkways, stressing that governor Okowa led government will not tolerate any nuisance on state major roads.

According to lweka, "Delta state government is working hard day and night in order to make sure every nook and cranny of the state is kept clean. He reiterated that the taskforce is not witch hunting anybody. Do the right thing and be on the safe side of the law because we shall no longer condone unruly behavior from shop owners.

He therefore, charged Deltans to cooperate with the taskforce so as to enable Delta state government serve them better, the statement adds."

The areas raided in the city of Warri includes, Market road, Pessu, Estate, Deco road, Kosini junction, Angle Park among others.

At Asaba, the Taskforce Team by the Delta North Coordinator, Hon. Tony Onyia also dispersed destitutes and traders at Okpanam road, Anwai, Nnebisi road and major roads within the state capital territory.