The Cross River State Government has banned the actions of roadside mechanics and street merchants in Calabar metropolis efficient 31 October.
The Commissioner for Environment, Bassey Mensah, disclosed this throughout an on-the-spot inspection of enterprise areas, erosion websites, and different areas in Calabar on Monday.
Mr Mensah mentioned roadside technicians and merchants have been obstructing pedestrian and vehicular motion in the town.
The commissioner additionally mentioned their actions had induced critical environmental degradation in Calabar City.
The News Agency of Nigeria studies that in the course of the inspection, Mr Mensah visited Kings Street, White House, Bedwell, Punch, Victor Akan and adjoining streets.
He informed roadside mechanics and merchants in the realm to relocate their operations to designated locations.
“There is the possibility of exposure to harmful chemicals; we need to collectively protect public health and restore environmental order,” he mentioned.
Mr Mensah mentioned improved sanitation is important to making a protected setting for residents.
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The commissioner expressed the federal government’s dedication to deal with environmental degradation triggered by roadside workshops and street trading.
He mentioned the state authorities would collaborate with the Nigeria Climate Adaptation–Erosion and Watershed Project to sort out the matter.
He mentioned the inspection was a part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to revive a clear, wholesome setting in the state via improved sanitation, enforcement of environmental laws, and sustained public sensitisation.
Ndem Effiong, the senior particular assistant to Governor Bassey Otu on the Automobile Technician Regulatory Department, mentioned automobile gross sales and mechanic operations should be separated.
He expressed concern about growing environmental degradation attributable to mechanics working on the streets.
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