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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has prohibited street vending in Abuja saying that street traders, including those selling corn, contribute to crime and instability in the city.
He made this announcement during a meeting with the management staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital Development Authority, urging them to prioritise doing what is right.
Wike further stated that the important thing that must be done is to ensure Abuja is back to what it ought to be, adding that he moved around Abuja and found out there is total darkness in most of the places.
He warned that he would not hesitate to remove any official who is not meeting his standards of cleanliness.
He also stated that motor parks would not be allowed to operate in unauthorised areas.
The minister added that Street trading is prohibited and People selling corn drop their waste indiscriminately and these are the things that cause insecurity, especially when Criminals come to buy and use the opportunity to spy and give information to fellow criminals, emphasizing the need to clear street hawkers.
He τreiterated that Development control is a serious crisis area that needs to stop.
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