Delta marks illegal structures under high tension for demolition in Warri

Delta marks illegal structures under high tension for demolition in Warri

Officials of Delta State Task Force On Environment have embarked on marking of illegal structures built under high tension on the streets of warri in Warri South Local Government Area of the state for demolition. 

The areas visited today includes NPA, Main Market, Robert road, Ibo market among others.

Chairman of the taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni made this known to newsmen on Thursday in warri, noted that the exercise is a continuation of where the operation stopped in the year 2020, stressing that any shop owner built under high tension should vacate or risk demolition by the end of February, 2021.

He said that all illegal structures and shanties encroachment on the streets would be demolished, noting that the demolition would take place after the expiration of the ‘Removal Order’ served by the Agency.

Oromoni said that the government observed with dismay the massive encroachment by individuals, private developers into right of ways. 

He implored Deltans to always seek approval of relevant agencies before erecting their buildings. 

“All illegal structures and buildings constructed by persons under high tension without valid approval from the government across the state would be removed,” he added.

Oromoni further warned miscreants, illegal mechanics, food vendors and owners of illegal shanties across the state to vacate before 28th of February, 2021 or face demolition, and the taskforce will no longer tolerate incessant defacing the aesthetics beauty of our streets .

He noted that a situation where illegal structures are built attached to electric polls stands a big risk of attracting electric shock, stressing that Gov. Okowa led government would no longer be tolerate that in the state, he concluded.

However, the Chairman was accompanied in the operation by Sir. Ighor Akpojotor, SSA Special Duties, Mrs. Obire Rachael, Principal Environmental Health Superintendent, Mr. Destiny Onojaine, Mrs. Philomena Odjegbu, Mr. Michael Oyimor, Hon. Frank Alale among others.