The Abia state government has announced it plans to commence the demolition of unauthorized structures situated at Isi Gate, Uzuakoli Road, Corporative, and Aba Road within the state capital, beginning December 1.
Kingsley Agomuo, the General Manager of the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA), conveyed this information during a meeting with property owners in the affected areas.
He stated that the government has set a deadline of December 1, 2023, for occupants of these illegal structures to vacate the premises.
Agomuo advised owners to voluntarily dismantle the structures themselves.
He cautioned that failure to do so would result in the government charging them for the expenses incurred in demolishing the buildings.
Regarding the well-known Isi Gate market, Agomuo clarified that the market has already been relocated, instructing traders to promptly vacate the site.