As part of flood control measures, the Delta state government is demolishing all illegal structures and stalls built on water channels in flood-prone areas of the state.
The demolition exercise which began in Warri South council area of the state has left Petty traders not just crying for help but also confused on how to readjust and relocate their businesses.
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The petty traders helplessly watched as their stalls were being demolished by government officials to sanitize the environment.
For these traders this moment was no doubt a difficult one since they will have to relocate their businesses to somewhere else.
Michael Tidi, who is the chairman of the local council area in Warri South where the demolition exercise was being carried out told AIT that most of these stalls were not just built illegally but also blocked water channels thereby constituting a major cause of flooding.
While most of the traders are faced with the reality of not continuing with their businesses where they have been used to, they hope and pray that government will pay attention to their plight.
The government says the demolition of all illegal structure will be carried out in the twenty five council areas of the state.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
