Borno Urban Planning Board Bans Street Hawking and Illegal Activities in Maiduguri

The Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) has issued a ban on street hawking and other illegal activities in Maiduguri, the state capital, as part of efforts to promote a cleaner and more organized urban environment.

A statement from the General Manager of the BSUPDB, Limán Mustapha, on Friday confirmed that the ban is in line with the Borno State Urban Planning and Development Law of 2002. The board has prohibited street hawking, the operation of tricycles, and generator repairs around key areas such as the Post Office and Monday Market in Maiduguri.

Additionally, activities on pedestrian walkways, junctions, and roundabouts, as well as the sale of engine oil on road reserves, the dumping of sand or building materials, and the mixing of cement on roads, are now banned. The construction of boreholes near roadsides has also been prohibited.

Mustapha emphasized that those affected by the ban should vacate the occupied areas immediately, warning that failure to comply would result in arrests and legal prosecution.

This action is aimed at maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within the city. Mustapha called on residents and business owners to comply with the new directives to avoid facing legal consequences.