Abia government urges landlords to repair buildings or face penalties
Landlords in Umuahia have been told to renovate or maintain their buildings or risk government action. Prince Okey Kanu, the Abia State Commissioner for Information, made this announcement at a press briefing. He noted that neglected buildings are undermining efforts to beautify the state capital. The government is also targeting illegal structures and improper parking in the city.
What we know
- Prince Okey Kanu warned that landlords who fail to maintain their buildings will face consequences.
- The government is giving landlords four weeks to comply with the directive for building facelifts and maintenance.
- The move is part of the Umuahia Renewal and Beautification Programme, which includes tree planting, repainting kerbs, and installing road signs.
- Landlords with shanties or illegal projections are required to remove them or face enforcement actions.
- Illegal parking of commercial buses on city roads is now banned, and violators risk having their vehicles impounded.
