Edo State Government has embarked on the demolition of illegal structures in various locations within the Benin metropolis.
Officials of Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, during a demolition in Benin City.
Structures demolished include a fence built on an existing road by Miracle Church of God Vision Faith Ministry; Osula Close, Uteh Ne Urekpoki Quarters, Upper Mission Extension; Stores built on right of way at BDPA, opposite the University of Benin; and a building under development on the right of way at Gospel Star Street, Ovbiogie Quarters, all in Benin City.
“We have told them severally, written to them and advised them to stop building on the right of way. This present government is not going to tolerate it. He said, “We have EdoGIS at your service and you can write to us at the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development to guide you. Please don’t buy if you are not very sure that the land is not encumbered.
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