The Enugu State government has announced the immediate suspension of the activities of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA.
A public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia said the suspension is to allow for a “detailed review of the activities of the Authority, its processes, and transparency of its operations.”
Onyia said while the suspension subsists, “only operations directly authorized by His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State will be treated, to ensure the State attends to the needs of the public that cannot wait for the completion of the exercise.”
Professor Onyia directed those with any running contract for the collection of revenues to submit their memorandum of understanding to his office on or before the 9th of August, 2023.
The announcement reads:
The Enugu State Government hereby suspends the operations of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) effective today, August 2, 2023.
This suspension is necessitated by the need to carry out detailed review of the activities of the Authority, its processes, and transparency of its operations.
During this period of review, only operations directly authorized by His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State will be treated, to ensure the State attends to the needs of the public that cannot wait for the completion of the exercise.
All third parties and individuals who currently collect any form of Motor Park, Keke Park, Truck Park fees on behalf of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority are to submit their relevant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government on or before 9th of August 2023. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of such MOU’s.
The public is assured that this exercise will be concluded as soon as possible, and recommencement of operations will be duly communicated.
Please be guided accordingly.
Signed:
Professor Chidiebere Onyia
Secretary to the State Government.
