The management of Enyimba Radio and Television Limited, Aba, Abia State, has decried the sealing of her office complex by agents of Abia Government officials, contending it was only building an office complex on its premises and not a hotel, contrary to a statement by the state government.

The state government had insisted that the Aba North Planning Authority has severally served Enyimba FM with all the legal notices requesting them to comply with relevant development control laws, but the station has failed to comply.

The Aba North Town Planning Authority had sealed the ongoing building on Oron Street, GRA, Aba, alleging that the station had failed to present approval documents and comply with building regulations in the state.

The station manager, Michael Oni, stated that the station got building approval from the state government and had complied with all the building regulations and wondered why the government would seal the ongoing building.

He disclosed that work on the new office building had advanced before the fire incident that burnt the station in November.

“On three occasions, the site was sealed as required by law; the developers, unlawfully, went ahead to remove government seals and continued their work, an offence punishable by law.

“The questions are: why were they not able to produce required documents to show compliance with development control requirements?”

Ekeoma wondered why the owners were developing a commercial building with 4 floors in a residential neighbourhood within the Aba GRA. (Daily Sun)