Office of the Governor, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority

*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT AND 5-DAY NOTICE*

The Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority have observed with deep concern the increasing number of abandoned, broken-down, and derelict vehicles scattered across major and minor roads in the State. Many road corridors have been converted into makeshift mechanic workshops where oil spillage, fuel leakage, welding activities, and other unregulated operations are carried out directly on the road surface. These activities weaken the asphalt, damage the road structure, obstruct the free flow of traffic, and endanger other road users.

The presence of abandoned vehicles and unauthorised roadside activities has also created avoidable traffic bottlenecks, environmental hazards, and serious safety risks across the State.

In the interest of public safety, orderly urban development, protection of public infrastructure, and the efficient use of our road network, the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and ECTDA hereby issue a joint notice to all vehicle owners, mechanics, and persons currently occupying road verges, road shoulders, and other unauthorised spaces along public roads.

All abandoned vehicles, broken-down vehicles, makeshift mechanic workstations, and roadside activities that pollute or damage the road must be removed within five days of this announcement. The use of public roads for trading, long-term parking, mechanical repairs, oil changing, or any activity that obstructs traffic is strictly prohibited.

Effective from Tuesday 25th November 2025, a coordinated enforcement operation will commence. All abandoned, obstructive, and improperly stationed vehicles will be removed from the roads. Sanctions shall be imposed on violators which may include but not limited to:

1. Fines

2. Towing and recovery fees

3. Prosecution in accordance with the relevant laws of Enugu State

Mechanics, artisans, traders, and all affected persons are strongly advised to relocate their operations to approved designated areas.

The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and ECTDA remain committed to maintaining clean, safe, orderly, and motorable roads for all residents of Enugu State.

Signed
Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure

Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA)
19th November 2025

The Management and the entire staff of ECTDA conveys their warm and sincere birthday greetings to the Executive Chairman ECTDA; May your celebratory occasion be abundant with elation, noteworthy achievements, and richly merited delights. Your exceptional leadership and steadfast dedication are profoundly valued by us all.

The Executive Chairman, the Management and the entire staff of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority extend their heart felt felicitation to His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State Dr. Peter Ndubisi MBA on the occasion of his birthday. We wish you continued good health, prosperity and success in all your endeavours.

Representatives from the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) paid a courtesy visit to their counterparts at the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) for a collaborative exchange. The purpose of the meeting was to gain insights into the organizational framework of the ECTDA, understand the procedures pertaining to the acquisition of building permits, identify the experts engaged in the process, and discuss the overall criteria necessary for the issuance of building permits within the jurisdiction of the ECTDA.

The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) is undertaking the demolition of unauthorized structures in anticipation of the Enugu State Government's imminent commencement of the dualization project for Nike Road Abakpa, as well as Nike Lake Road to Opi Nsukka .

*Enugu Govt Approves Relocation of Two Slums, 23 More in the Pipeline*

The Enugu State Government has approved the relocation of Agu-Owa and Ugbo-Lawrence slums in Enugu metropolis to enable the administration to develop the areas into modern dwellings in line with its urban renewal agenda.

The government also approved the development of relocation sites at Akpuoga Nike Estate to resettle the occupants of the slums, noting that each of the relocated families would get a two-bedroom flat and a Certificate-of-Occupancy to the property.

This was made known to Government House correspondents at the end of the State Executive Council (Exco) meeting presided over by Governor Peter Mbah at the weekend.

Briefing newsmen, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Gerald Otiji, said, “The Exco today approved the urban renewal and relocation of urban slums. We have identified 25 urban slums in Enugu metropolis. We are starting with two pilot schemes and will be relocating the residents and families of those two slums.

“The pilot scheme will start with Agu-Owa at Trans-Ekulu and Ugbo-Lawrence at Independence Layout.

“Exco also deliberated on facilities that will be in the relocation site. It will all have paved roads, electricity, two-bedroom flat apartments, sports amenities, and other facilities. Smart School will be centered there and Certificates of Occupancy will be issued to the occupants and families that will be relocated. So, nobody is going to be left behind.

“The two pilot schemes are Agu-Owa and Ugbo Lawrence, which will be relocated to Akpuoga Nike Estate. It's an enclosed estate with security and all amenities.

“This pilot scheme is going to be a new model and we ask our brothers and sisters that live in those areas to cooperate with the government to get the full benefits of these well thought out plans.

Also briefing, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Adaora Chukwu, announced government’s approval for the development of a property in Abuja, which has been dormant and undereloped for the past 10 years.

“Exco gave approval for a real estate development firm called Tout Moi Nigeria Limited, an indigenous real estate development company with a niche for luxury eco-friendly smart homes, to develop a piece of property that we have owned for the past 10 years in the Wuye District of Abuja.

"This is in line with the governor’s development agenda, which aims to optimise the value of unutillised moribund or unoperational assets. This will probably give the state a return on investment of about 300 per cent.

“The proposed development model is to build luxury housing units, a total of 43 housing units, which will include high-rise apartments, terrace buildings and semi-detached buildings.

“It is also going to include a club house, a recreational centre, which, apart from selling the housing units, will create additional revenue for the state government as well,” she said.

On his part, the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development counterpart, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, informed that the Exco discussed the ongoing upgrade of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium where physical developments would be witnessed shortly as well as raising the Enugu Marathon 2025 to a truly international event.

“We had discussions about 2025 marathon in Enugu State. The focus this time is to bring the marathon in line with international standards, working towards potentially getting it accredited by the World Athletics Federation and putting it on the annual calendar,” he stated.

Commissioners for Lands and Urban Development, Barr. Chimaobi Okorie, updated newsmen on the digitalisation and digitisation of land management in the state, noting that the Enugu State Geographic Information Service (ENGIS) would be up very soon.

Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) recently demolished the New Artisan Market, citing it as a hideout for armed robbers and kidnappers. This action was taken as part of efforts to combat crime and ensure public safety. The move reflects the government's commitment to tackling criminal activities and securing the environment.

The Enugu State Government has given all the churches and mosques in the state 90 days to remove outdoor loudspeakers and install soundproofing measures within their worship centres.

The decision was reached on Thursday, during a stakeholders’ engagement with the Christian and Muslim leaders in the state and state government on the implementation of the Enugu State Anti-Noise Pollution Policy.

The collaborative meeting organised by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority was attended by church leaders, media practitioners, government officials, and Muslim leaders in the state.

After the meeting, the Chairman of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, Uche Anya, gave the ultimatum.

He said, “From now to the next three months every church and mosque must remove outside loudspeakers and begin to install soundproof (acoustic) in their worship centres.”
The government had in 2023 as part of the urban renewal policy, directed all night clubs, beer parlours, and other entertainment operators to mitigate their noise pollution in the capital city, particularly in residential areas.

Addressing the stakeholders, Anya, said that noise pollution has become the biggest challenge for the state.
He lamented that his office has received over 1,000 petitions over noise pollution from different churches, mosques, and businesses around their homes.

“I have been in this office for one year and in the last year we have received over a thousand petitions complaining about noise pollution.

“Noise pollution from Independence Layout to GRA, from GRA to Trans- Ekulu, from Trans-Ekulu to Agbani Road, from Agbani Road to Abakpa Nike, from Abakpa Nike to Ugwuaji, from Ugwuaji to name it to Mayor people are in pains,” he stated.