Otu bans scrap activities in Cross River for six months

Otu bans scrap activities in Cross River for six months

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered a six-month ban on all scrap-related businesses across the state, citing rising vandalism and threats to public safety. The governor also directed an immediate review of all existing laws, policies and regulatory frameworks governing scrap activities, describing the suspension as an urgent interim measure to halt further damage and restore order. In a statement issued on its behalf by the Atto…

Cross River Gov Otu Suspends Scrap-Related Activities In State

By Uket Oka, Calabar   The governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate suspension of all scrap-related activities in Cross River State for an initial period of six months. Otu further directed the immediate review of all laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks governing scrap-related activities in the State and as an urgent interim measure to halt further damage, restore order, and safeguard state and priv…