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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Abia State Government has banned street trading in Aba and other parts of the city.<\/p>\n

This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Chairman of Abia State Harmonized Taskforce, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu.<\/p>\n

The Government also banned illegal motor parks, roadside mechanic workshops, conversion of streets and public roads for religious, social and commercial functions.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, \u201cThe executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti is leading a new government and doing new things in new ways for quality governance in our dear state, Abia.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease be informed that the Governor has harmonized all approved taxes and levies previously handled by different task forces from different ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs.<\/p>\n

\u201cTherefore, no more touts operating and illegally issuing tickets to motorists on public roads and streets.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe further informed that the Harmonized Task Force is working with all the security agencies and is mandated to arrest and prosecute offenders in designated mobile courts.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be forewarned is to be forearmed\u201d.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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