Governor Eno Cracks Down on Kiosk Scalpers at Christmas Village, Promises Tough Action
Governor Eno Cracks Down on Kiosk Scalpers at Christmas Village, Promises Tough Action. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has recently raised concerns about the illegal sale of kiosks at the Christmas village, warning that these kiosks should not be sold for more than the government-approved price of N100,000. He disclosed that he has received reliable information indicating that some individuals are buying these kiosks and then reselling them to vendors at inflated prices, sometimes reaching as high as N300,000. According to a report by Vanguard, in a statement released to the press on Thursday in Uyo, Governor Eno made it clear that anyone caught engaging in this unlawful practice would face serious consequences. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to these sales. “I have credible intelligence that some people bought shops at the Christmas village and are now reselling them for as much as N300,000. If anyone asks you to pa...