Andrew Ajijah
Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state, Shehu Bala Usman, has said the council would collaborate with the state government to send parking all illegal street traders from Jos and Bukuru metropolis of the state.
A statement issued, in Jos, on Friday endorsed by the council chairman, said the intension was to ensure the beauty and social activities of Jos were restored.
The statement charged union officials to press on their members not to resist the intended relocation of street traders.
Hon. Usman said the measure was for the best interest of the entire citizenry.
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“Officials of the traders association, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and other artisans in the city are to impress their members to move to designated areas for their businesses as will soon be provided by the local administration.
“The evacuation of refuse, clearing of illegal traders and motor parks will improve the sanitary condition of citizens and restore the beauty of the city which is the heart beat of the state.
“The decision of the Plateau State Government to evacuate refuse and decongest the Jos-Bukuru metropolis is for the good of citizens.”
He also said the process of relocating the traders will help evacuate debris out of the city centre.
“Jos North Local Government says the decision of the Plateau State Government to evacuate refuse and decongest the Jos- Bukuru Metropolis.
The council boss said it has set out modalities to prevent spread of the strange coronavirus disease.
“Citizens of Jos North to abide by the protocols on the coronavirus and maintain high level of hygiene to avoid falling prey to any disease.”
