AKHA Moves To Curb Illegal Motor Parks In  Uyo  Metropolis

Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ( AKHA), has passed a Motion to curb illegal motor parks in Uyo Metropolis.
The House has also called for a revamp of  government-owned motor parks in different local government areas.
This followed a Motion sponsored by the Member representing Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Mr.  Otobong Bob ,a lawyer, during Plenary on Tuesday, at the Assembly Complex, Udo udoma Avenue, Uyo,
Bob, who is the deputy leader of the Assembly, expressed worry over the rising number of illegal motor parks in Uyo Metropolis which according to him contributes to traffic congestion, disorderliness and unsafe conditions on major roads and public spaces, noting with dismay that illegal motor parks operations undermine government revenue and worked against public safety.
The  Nsit Ubium lawmaker expressed displeasure that Government-owned motor parks in Uyo Metropolis are under utilized or in deplorable conditions, encouraging the proliferation of illegal alternatives.
In its resolution, the House called on the state government to prioritise the renovation and modernization of government-owned motor parks in Uyo metropolis and other motor parks in different local government areas., While also mandating relevant agencies, “including the Ministry of Transportation, and the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), to enforce existing laws against illegal motor parks.
In the same vein, the House called for partnerships between the government and private sector to manage and maintain motor parks, ensuring sustainability and improved service delivery.
Elder  Udeme Otong, who presiding over the plenary session, directed the Clerk, Mrs NsikakAbasi Orok, to communicate the resolution of the House to the Governor Umo Eno.
Also at Plenary, the House considered a Motion on the “Need to Ensure that the Activities of Oil and Gas Companies are Carried Out in Full Compliance with Applicable Environmental Laws and Regulations in Force in the State”, sponsored by the Member representing Essien Udim State Constituency, Prince Ukpong Akpabio.