The Edo State Development and Building Control Agency is set to embark on a decisive enforcement of urban development regulations to ensure public safety in the state.
Towards this end, the agency says it has commenced a major clearance exercise targeting encroachments on road reserves and power line (TCN) Right of Way.
According to a statement signed by the Managing Director, Imoisili Darlington Igabali, the agency will begin the clearance this October, focusing on structures and obstructions previously served removal notices in several key areas across the state.
The statement reads: “This is to inform the general public especially occupants of the Road reserves and TCN (power line) Right of Ways in the under listed areas that were initially served removal notices that there will be total clearance in line with the mandate of the Edo State Development and Building Control Agency”
“This exercise will be taking place from the month of October. All affected are to remove any valuables on or before the aforementioned date”
The areas affected in this first phase of the exercise include, Irhirhi-Ebo-Iyekogba axis; Etete/Etete Road; Ugbor/Ugbor Village Road; Oriokpa; Elema Quarters; Adesuwa Grammar School Road and Country Home Road all in Edo South senatorial district.
The agency emphasised that this operation is part of its ongoing mandate to sanitise urban spaces, prevent environmental hazards, and promote safe infrastructure development.
Residents and property owners within the listed zones were strongly advised to remove all valuables and structures encroaching on the designated Right of Way before the exercise begins.
The agency reiterated that the clearance would be total and in accordance with legal frameworks guiding urban planning and development in Edo State.
For further information, the statement encouraged the public to contact the Edo State Development and Building Control Agency.
