GOVERNOR WIKE MEETS STREET TRADERS: PLANS TO BUILD MARKETS TO RELOCATE THEM

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday met
with hundreds of street traders at Rumuodomanya, Rumuokoro
and Okoronuodo communities of Obio/Akpor Local Government
Area, with the pledge that he will build new markets to relocate
them.

Governor Wike pledged that the action is for the safety of the
traders because they are exposed to danger as they trade on the
busy expressway.

He said: "I am here to personally talk to you because I know the
level of support I got from the markets during the last elections.
Therefore, all my actions are geared towards improving the
environment where you do business.
"I know that you are on the road to seek your daily upkeep. But it
should not be at the expense of other road users and your own
wellbeing."

The governor stated that the street traders along Rumuodomanya
Road will be moved to a location provided by the community. He
said the new market will be ready in two months.
The governor informed that the area where the street traders
cluster will be fenced off for the easy flow of traffic. He added
that the former location for street trading will also be beautified.

At Rumuokoro and Okoronuodo, the governor also promised to
construct markets at locations provided by the two communities.
He called on the traders to continue to support his administration,
pointing out that he will always protect their interest.

The governor also visited the motor park at Rumuokoro, which
has been taken over by the State Government .