NBA Conference: Enugu Government Suspends Road Transport Enforcement
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Enugu — The Enugu State Government has suspended all transport enforcement activities ahead of the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference, scheduled to hold in Enugu from August 25 to 29.
The directive was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Transport, Obi Ozor.
Transport Enforcement Suspended Until September 1
Mr. Ozor announced:
“With immediate effect, all transport-related enforcement activities are suspended in Enugu until Monday, September 1.
This moratorium is to ensure seamless mobility and zero friction during the ongoing NBA Annual General Conference movements. This also applies to all Ministry of Transport enforcement contract operations.”
He explained that the focus during this period should be on traffic management.
Reason for Suspension
According to the commissioner, with over 20,000 visitors expected in the city, it is crucial to:
- Maintain smooth traffic flow
- Prevent congestion around key locations such as the International Conference Centre, adjoining routes, and major clusters
Instructions to Enforcement Officers
- Officers are to direct traffic aggressively and proactively, ensuring orderliness across major junctions, terminals, and access points.
- All field staff must caution motorists professionally, without harassment or intimidation.
- Any officer, unit, or contractor found wanting will face severe sanctions, including:
- Summary removal from post
- Contract termination
- Loss of job
Exceptions and Reporting
Mr. Ozor clarified that all non-emergency enforcement activities are suspended, except for:
- Safety
- Critical and emergency responses (e.g., accidents, life-threatening hazards, active traffic incidents)
Such actions must be logged and reported to the ministry’s Permanent Secretary.
He also appealed to transport partners in Council Areas and the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service to:
- Ensure orderliness
- Provide temporary parking spaces during the period
Earlier Traffic Restrictions
Earlier, the ministry announced restrictions on vehicular movement to designated routes ahead of the conference.
The directive instructed Keke riders, commercial buses, and private vehicles to avoid restricted entry points during the week-long event to ensure smooth traffic management and security.
Non-Restricted Areas
- Presidential Road till First Bank
- Nkpokiti Junction
- MSP
- Uwani
- Timber
- Maryland
- ESBS
- Monkey Junction
- Lomalinda
- Agric Bank
- Ike Ekweremadu Agric Bank
- Independence Layout Police Station
- Bisalla Road
- Rangers Avenue Junction
- Roban Stores Junction
- House of Assembly Quarters Road
- Ogui Road
- Obiagu Road
- New Haven
- Abakaliki Road
- Zik Avenue
- Agbani Road
Prohibited Routes
- Sullivan Junction/Roban
- Niger Foundation Junction
- Rangers Avenue
- Cubana Junction by Rangers Avenue
- Nkpokiti Junction by Car Wash
- IMT by SPAR Junction
- ESBS Junction
- Agric Bank Junction
- Toscana Junction
Government Advisory
The government advised motorists to:
- Plan movements accordingly
- Adhere strictly to traffic guidelines during the conference
It explained that the measures are temporary, aimed at ensuring the success of the NBA National Conference while minimising inconvenience to road users.
(NAN)