Plateau board gives owners seven days to remove illegal structures
Jos Metropolitan Development Board Orders Removal of Illegal Structures
JOS, Plateau State — The Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has issued an order for the removal of illegal roadside structures throughout Plateau State. Owners have been given seven working days to comply with the directive before enforcement actions commence.
In a statement released by General Manager Arch. Hart Bankat, the Board specified the types of structures to be removed, which include unauthorized kiosks, canopies, umbrellas, makeshift stalls, car wash facilities, car sales stands, and temporary shelters situated along highways, road setbacks, roundabouts, and areas designated for government use.
The JMDB has warned that failure to adhere to this directive will result in sanctions as stipulated by current regulations. The enforcement initiative aims to reclaim public spaces that have been encroached upon by these illegal constructions.
“The owners of these unapproved structures are required to remove them within seven working days,” the statement read. “Previous notices issued over seven months ago were ignored, leading to continued illegal occupation at the Gyartagere Stone Crushing Site. All unlawful occupants are now given a final 48-hour notice to vacate the area.”
The statement emphasizes that all occupants must cease any construction immediately and leave the premises within the newly specified 48-hour timeframe.
Additionally, the JMDB made it clear that the government will not bear any responsibility for property damage or loss incurred during the enforcement process, nor will it provide compensation to individuals affected by the removal actions.
Individuals with legitimate claims regarding the Gyartagere Stone Crushing Site are urged to visit the Board’s office promptly for clarification, as this notice overrides all prior directives pertaining to the site.
The JMDB has also requested the assistance of traditional rulers, community leaders, landlords, and business owners to help disseminate this information and encourage compliance among those affected.
