‘Operation Leave the Road’ begins in Rivers

Special task force set up by the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, to implement the ‘Operation Leave the Road’ on Thursday, removed  over 2000 tyres from the streets of GRA, Nkpogu and Stadium in  Port Harcourt.

This followed the expiration  of the one-week ultimatum given by Wike to street traders, vulcanisers, roadside mechanics, artisans, street vendors and other persons who constitute nuisance on the roads to vacate the roads of Port Harcourt, the state capital .

The task force also towed 20 abandoned vehicles on the streets of GRA, Stadium Road and Nkpogu area of Port Harcourt.

Street traders operating in the areas were also prevailed upon by the task force to sell their wares within the confines of designated markets in the state capital.

The task force urged vulcanisers to relocate to designated motor parks within the state capital where provisions had been made for them to operate under legally specified conditions.

Similarly, mechanics had been directed to move to designated locations, while owners of abandoned vehicles had been advised to remove them  from the roads or face prosecution.

The ‘Operation Leave the Road’ was introduced by Wike to improve the condition of Port Harcourt roads, restore the beauty of the state capital, enhance its the security and rebuild the environment.