Delta Taskforce issues 21-day abatement notice to traders under high tension

Delta Taskforce issues 21-day abatement notice to traders under high tension

The Delta State Taskforce on Environment has issued 21 days abatement notice to traders and shop owners under the high tension at PTI junction in Effurun, Uvwie local Government area of the state.

This came following the recent unfortunate death of two young men who were said to be members of Transport Management Committee also known as NURTW as result of snipped high tension wire.

Delta state Government warned occupants of structures under high tension cables to immediately vacate the premises, threatening to prosecute them and demolish such structures.

Chairman of the Taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni who disclosed this through the delegation on Thursday morning said the action was necessary to prevent loss of more lives and property in the state.

On structures under high tension cables and other sites prohibited for habitation by law, he said it was unfortunate that some residents in the state were so desperate that they could conveniently live and work under high tension cables without considering the consequences.

According to him, the role of any government was to ensure safety of lives and property at all times, stressing that the current administration of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa would do everything to ensure that lives and property were not endangered.

Hon. Oromoni condoled the families of the victims of the unfortunate death.

Reacting to the notice served the Union and occupants of the high tension areas, the Chairman Delta State Transport Management Committee, Chief Francis Arhiyo thank the Taskforce team for the timely visit and promised to relocate their office, as well as traders from under the high tension within the stipulated time.

He added that the falling wire was obsolete... hence, the unfortunate incident that claimed two of their drivers on that fateful day.