Abia Govt demolishes shops, shanties in Railway Quarters
Abia State Government has demolished shops and shanties built on the right flank of the Nigerian Railways Quarters in Umuahia to pave the way for an ongoing road construction project. This is even as the Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA, has defended the demolition, saying the occupants were duly given enough notice before the bulldozers […] Abia Govt demolishes shops, shanties in…
The Abia State Government has demolished shops and shanties constructed on the right side of the Nigerian Railways Quarters in Umuahia to facilitate an ongoing road construction project. The Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA) defended the demolition, stating that the occupants received sufficient notice before the bulldozers began work.
The new road will connect the First Bank junction from Market Road through the Railways Quarters, terminating at Akanu Ibiam Road. This design aligns with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Abia State Government and the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Umuahia and enhance the city's aesthetic appeal.
The affected structures housed electronics dealers, dry cleaners, and shops near the Government House, as well as residences occupied by some residents in the Railways Quarters. Upon visiting the area, the Umuahia Capital Development Authority reported that the demolition had been completed. Several affected occupants acknowledged receiving notice to vacate but expressed difficulties in finding alternative homes and businesses before the deadline.
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