With the renewed
vigour of the present Rivers State government under Chief Nyesom Wike to give a complete facelift to roads in Port Harcourt and its environs, a cross section of residents have expressed concern over the attitude of some members of the public on the maintenance of the roads.
Investigations by The Tide recently, indicated that the practice whereby vehicle owners wash their cars on the newly tarred roads on daily basis has not gone down well with some members of the public.
According to a landscaper caper, Mr. Jonas Uchendu who spoke to The Tide over the development, consistent washing of vehicles on the road would result to wear and tear of the facilities.
He called for legislation against the practice, advising car owners to always wash their vehicles at home before driving them out for the day.
Investigations by The Tide further revealed that the practice is mostly done in front of The Tide office premises and its adjourning streets amongst other.
A student, Mr. Julius Madume who spoke to The Tide on the issue frowned at the situation whereby those contracted to wash such vehicles on the public roads sween dirts on the road and abandon same after washing the vehicles.
When reminded of the menace of the unwholesome practice, some of the car washers said no government official has so far restricted them on the development.