IMO GOVT BANS STREET TRADING, HAWKING ON MAJOR OWERRI ROADS. (PHOTO)

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Imo Government Bans Street Trading, Hawking on Major Owerri Roads The Imo State Government has banned street trading, hawking, illegal roadside structures, and the loading and offloading of goods along major roads within the state capital, Owerri. The affected roads are Rotobi, Royce, and Douglas, all located in the heart of the city. The directive was contained in a joint press statement issued by the General Manager of the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Franklin Nkem Nzewodo, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Monitoring and Compliance, Chinasa Nwaneri. According to the officials, trading activities along these major roads contribute to traffic obstruction, which sometimes leads to accidents. They stressed that Eke Ukwu Owerri Market, Relief Market, Cluster International Market, and Egbeada International Market remain the designated markets within Owerri Municipal, noting that the mentioned roads are not approved trading locations. The directive also prohibits h...

APC, PDP CONDEMN SUSPENSION OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY LECTURER OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS. (PHOTO).


 APC, PDP Condemn Suspension of Abia State University Lecturer Over Social Media Posts


The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has condemned the suspension of Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze by the management of Abia State University (ABSU), describing the action as an assault on free speech and a sign of intolerance by the state government.


Nwaeze was suspended on Thursday over social media posts in which he criticised the university. In the posts, the lecturer claimed that commercial tricycle (Keke) riders earn more than professors at the institution.


In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the Abia APC said the suspension violated the fundamental rights of a citizen who spoke out against injustice, poor governance and declining workers’ welfare. The party accused the Abia State Government of intolerance toward constructive criticism.


“The suspension of a university professor simply because he raised concerns about the welfare of lecturers and made comments deemed ‘uncomplimentary’ to the Governor exposes the alarming level of intolerance of the Abia State Government towards dissent, constructive criticism and legitimate demands for accountability,” the statement read.


The APC questioned why Nwaeze should be punished for highlighting the plight of workers and stating that a professor at ABSU reportedly takes home less than ₦400,000 monthly, while professors in some other states earn about ₦1.4 million. The party called for his immediate reinstatement.


The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State also expressed solidarity with the suspended lecturer. In a message signed by state chairman Abraham Amah, the party said Nwaeze’s suspension stemmed from his advocacy for the rights and entitlements of members of the university community.


“We wish to assure you that you are not alone. Remain steadfast, calm and confident in the face of the development,” the PDP stated.

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