The Enugu State Government has instructed the immediate removal of all indecent and obscene artworks displayed along Enugu roads.
These artworks have been deemed damaging to public morals and in violation of the Child Rights Law of Enugu State, with assurances that offenders will face legal consequences going forward.
The directive was issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih.
The terse statement reads, “You are, by this, ordered to take down, without delay, all indecent and obscene artworks and pictures on display on Enugu roads.
“You are also warned to henceforth, cease the exhibition of indecent and obscene artworks and pictures on Enugu roads.
“Those indecent and obscene artworks and pictures are detrimental to public morals and decency.They also offend the provisions of the Child’s Rights Law of Enugu State, 2016.
“Any of such pictures or artworks found on display at your stand will warrant your
immediate arrest, prosecution and possible forfeiture of such works of art.
“Consider this letter as the first and final warning on this issue.”
