₦airaland Forum

Anambra and News Vendors: Need for Public Order

It has been observed with concern the resort to needless uproar and untrue allegations by the news vendors within Awka Capital Territory regarding the enforcement of regulations related to street vending.

The truth is, while the state government understands the vital role the media plays in a healthy democracy and appreciates the contributions of news vendors, it cannot allow any act of violations of public order on the pretext of street vending.

The Awka Capital Territory, like any other capital city, has its Master Plan for proper development and it is the government’s primary responsibility to ensure public safety and order for all residents and visitors within the city.

Unfortunately, unregulated street vending, particularly on major roads, has become a public nuisance whereby vendors occupying roadways not only deface the environment but also impede the free flow of traffic, causing delays and frustration for commuters.

Therefore, the Awka Capital Territory Development Agency (ACTDA) has undertaken efforts to address the problem by restricting the activities of news vendors to designated areas. Yet, the news vendors kept disregarding the regulations and plying their trade on roadways, selling not only newspapers but also dealing in POS business, snacks and soft drinks.

And when they were raided to keep their wares off the roads, they resorted to blackmail, insinuating the raids were targeting newspapers that are critical of Governor Charles Soludo and his policies.

This is not true. It is important to clarify that the ACTDA regulations are not targeted at suppressing media freedom or unfairly impacting vendors’ livelihoods. Rather, they aim to ensure public safety and the continuation of legitimate economic activity in the right manner.

In all, the Anambra State Government remains committed to open dialogue and constructive engagement with all stakeholders, including news vendors. This therefore makes it imperative for all to work together for a better Anambra State that will benefit all stakeholders!

Malroux:
Mr Soludo you are a very wicked and heartless soul. You have no human empathy in your evil heart. Why demolishing markets where petty traders eke out a living in this Tinubu's hardship period? Where else do you expect those petty traders you demolished their markets to find what they will feed from? Soludo you are a big mistake by Anambra people. We will reply you at the appropriate time.

Ebubu2:
Imagine say soludo wins second term 8 years of regression.

Malroux:
Mr Soludo you are a very wicked and heartless soul. You have no human empathy in your evil heart. Why demolishing markets where petty traders eke out a living in this Tinubu's hardship period? Where else do you expect those petty traders you demolished their markets to find what they will feed from? Soludo you are a big mistake by Anambra people. We will reply you at the appropriate time.

Yet, the news vendors kept disregarding the regulations and plying their trade on roadways, selling not only newspapers but also dealing in POS business, snacks and soft drinks.

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Where there is no law, there is no rule.

specialmati:

immortalcrown:
Do you want the vendors to stay away from where they meet most of their customers?

What I suggest is that the drunk noisemakers that crowd Newspaper stands and display their ignorance for hours be banned or arrested. But for the vendors themselves, let them be, provided they don't station their stands on the road or on pedestrial lanes.

immortalcrown:
Do you want the vendors to stay away from where they meet most of their customers?

What I suggest is that the drunk noisemakers that crowd Newspaper stands and display their ignorance for hours be banned or arrested. But for the vendors themselves, let them be, provided they don't station their stands on the road or on pedestrial lanes.

PandoraObi:
hjjh

Malroux:
Mr Soludo you are a very wicked and heartless soul. You have no human empathy in your evil heart. Why demolishing markets where petty traders eke out a living in this Tinubu's hardship period? Where else do you expect those petty traders you demolished their markets to find what they will feed from? Soludo you are a big mistake by Anambra people. We will reply you at the appropriate time.

Ebubu2:
Imagine say soludo wins second term 8 years of regression.

Malroux:
Mr Soludo you are a very wicked and heartless soul. You have no human empathy in your evil heart. Why demolishing markets where petty traders eke out a living in this Tinubu's hardship period? Where else do you expect those petty traders you demolished their markets to find what they will feed from? Soludo you are a big mistake by Anambra people. We will reply you at the appropriate time.

EtinosaDLaw:
Soludos terrible decisions always rubs off on Obi because whenever Anambra State is mentioned, the Ronu crew develops an erection the size of Tinubus prostate cancer