Irked by consistent vandalism of public utilities and property, Enugu State Government has invited all contractors involved in laying of fibre optic cables and road constructions in the state for an urgent meeting at the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, on Monday, (today) December 4, 2023, at 2pm.
This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia.
The statement in full:
The Enugu State Government has observed with dismay the indiscriminate destruction of public utilities such as water pipes, electric cables and roads by contractors and contract workers in the course of laying of fibre optic cables, road construction, mounting of billboards or any other activity that requires digging or drilling in Enugu State.
The government hereby issues a stern warning that such destructions or damages will be treated as gross acts of economic sabotage for which the offenders shall be sanctioned with fines for full restoration of the damaged facilities, in addition to possible criminal prosecution.
Meanwhile, all contractors involved in laying of fibre optic cables and road constructions in the state are invited to an urgent meeting at the Office of the Secretary to the State Government as follows:
Date: Monday, December 4, 2023
Venue: SSG’s Board Room, Abuja Building, Government House, Enugu
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