FINAL NOTICE: IMO STATE GOVERNMENT TO BEGIN DEMOLITION OF OLD TIMBER MARKET, WETHDRAL ROAD, TOMORROW
Following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to vacate, the Imo State Government, through the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), will commence a demolition exercise at the Old Timber Market tomorrow (Tuesday, 25 March, 2025). This action is aimed at clearing the premises.
During a final visit to serve as a reminder, the General Manager, Hon. Frank Nkem , toured the premises and engaged with the leadership to reiterate the need to comply with the notice to vacate the illegal occupation, which had expired.
The government expressed concern over how the area has allegedly become a breeding ground for criminal activities, including gunrunning, drug peddling, and other unlawful practices.
Despite the official relocation of traders to the Naze Industrial Market many years ago, a remnant of the traders has remained recalcitrant, refusing to comply with the relocation directive.
