Enugu State Executive Council has approved the immediate closure of Orie Emene Market (abattoir inclusive) to forestall tragic air accident at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
The decision followed safety concerns raised by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on potential air hazards in and around the Airport as well as the near tragic air mishap that occurred on May 6, 2019.
Commissioner for Information, Ogbuagu Anikwe, said that the Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area “has been directed to effect the immediate closure of the market.
“Council also ordered immediate removal of all illegal structures encroaching on the land of the Airport.
“The State Executive Council had on 12th October, 2018 approved funds for relocation of the State Broadcast Mast on the approach of the Run Way to Okpatu Hill (Ugwu Rerenkwu) in Udi Local Government Area but the implementation of this project has been hampered by the disruptive activities of some youths in the community. Enugu State Government, hereby, directs immediate cessation of all hostilities against the project as any further interference will attract the full wrath of the Law given that Government has paid all the necessary compensation”.
The statement urged the traditional rulers of Okaptu Communities and town union leadership to ensure full compliance with the directives.
