No compensation for demolished structures on 24-Hour Economy market lands - Gov't to structure owners
Government has reiterated its decision not to pay any form of compensation for private structures on market lands across all seven districts in the Savannah Region, stating that the affected owners had encroached on such lands. According to Salisu Be-Awuribe, "It must be stated here and now that we [government] do not have any form of compensation packages for structures on the 24-Hour Economy market because most of these areas are existing market lands with no disputes over ownership."
Mr. Be-Awuribe made this known during the signing of contracts with seven contractors for projects across the seven district assemblies in Damongo. The projects signed cover Salaga, Faboya, Damongo, Buipe, Bole, Kpalbe, Sawla, and Daboya, with the Mankarigu project set to undergo a second round of bidding. Mr. Be-Awuribe assured that alternative lands would be provided for affected individuals following negotiations with traditional authorities, adding that those with concerns should engage the appropriate traditional leaders for amicable resolution.
Mr. Be-Awuribe warned contractors that any attempt to compromise on quality or deviate from approved architectural designs would lead to contract termination. He urged contractors to meet the required standards, while assuring them of timely payments to facilitate project completion, stating, "We are looking for both speed and quality without compromise because these are legacy projects."
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The government and private structure owners in the Savannah Region are at odds over market land. The Regional Minister has made a declaration that could have far-reaching implications - but what does it mean for the future of development?
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