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Resolution Of 15-Year Conflict In FCT: Traders, Mechanics To Move From Apo Mechanic Village To Wassa

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FCT: Apo Mechanic Village To Wassa

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has approved the relocation of traders and mechanics from Apo Mechanic Village to Wassa, resolving a 15-year conflict. 

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sanctioned the relocation of traders and mechanics from Apo Mechanic Village in Abuja to Wassa. This development was announced on Tuesday by Felix Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMMC).

Obuah revealed that the AMMC has finalized plans to relocate those operating in road corridors and buffer zones to Wassa starting next month. This decision aims to resolve a conflict that has troubled the Apo Mechanic Village for over fifteen years, providing a permanent solution in the Wassa community.

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Addressing a meeting of 17 recognized unions and 16 other groups, Obuah confirmed that Minister Wike has allocated land in Wassa for the relocation of all affected individuals.

“This issue of Apo Mechanic and traders has persisted for over 15 years. I have been in this office for just three months, and we have now resolved the issue. Today, everyone is happy and smiling,” Obuah stated.

He further elaborated, “We have decided to relocate all traders from the road corridor, buffer zone, and the right of way to Wassa imminently. The minister has approved this move, and a task force is being set up to oversee the transition.”

FCT: Apo Mechanic Village To Wassa

FCT: Apo Mechanic Village To Wassa

This relocation is expected to bring long-awaited relief and stability to the traders and mechanics of Apo Mechanic Village, ensuring a better-organized and more sustainable environment in Wassa.

This online media platform understands Apo Mechanic Village in Abuja has been plagued by several issues, including the threat of demolition and relocation by the FCT administration, overcrowding affecting over 1,000 traders, environmental concerns leading to orders to vacate the area, the need for traders and mechanics to provide their NIN to prevent double registration, and conflicts between over 50 unions, which have now been consolidated into four.

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Obuah emphasised that the enumeration process will be thorough, requiring traders and mechanics to provide their NIN to prevent double registration.

He also clarified that allocations will be made to individuals, not unions, but union cooperation is necessary to facilitate the process.

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