NAN Residents Urge Minister To Evict Squatters

Residents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quarters, Kubwa, Abuja have appealed to FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed to evict illegal occupants in the green area of the quarters.

This is contained in statement jointly signed by Mr Effiong Udoh, the Chairman of NAN Staff Quarters and Mr Francis Nwosu, the Financial Secretary on Sunday in Abuja.

The residents said they had complained on many occasions to the minister on the presence of the squatters but expressed regrets that nothing had been done to evict the occupants.

“We wish to bring to your notice that in spite of our letters No, NANSQ/ADM/dated 26/09/11, NANSQ/ADM/1/7, dated 24/01/12 and NANSQ/ADM/18, dated 04/04/2012, your officials have yet to evict illegal occupants,” the statement claimed.

It added that nothing had been done “to demolish their structures on NAN Estate Area”.

The statement added that while the residents awaited the minister’s response, they had discovered that “the green area is presently occupied by two block industries, mechanics, car wash and welders.

“Also occupied by one of the block making industries is the area under the PHCN 330 KVA transmission line, which hither to house the two four flats of the staff quarters,” it stated.

The residents pointed out that the noise and pollution generated by activities of the block making industries, mechanics and welders constituted serious health hazards to them and their children.

The residents noted that the presence and activities of the illegal occupants also constituted security risk, adding that people of diverse character/motive either visit of patronise this category of people.

“We are, therefore, appealing to you, sir, to use your good offices to evict and demolish all illegal and structures on the said area.”