The Anambra state Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism has commenced the sealing-off of unregistered restaurants, bars, nightclubs and eateries accross the State.
The exercise being carried out by an Enforcement Team from the Ministry kicked off its operations at Club Road and other parts of Awka recently sealing off Restaurants, bars, nightclubs and eateries which includes Cofi Premium Bar and Lounge, Nourisha Fast-foods, 11 Point 5 kitchen and Bar and Empire Nightclub.
Others are Papaya Cuisine Bar and Events Place, Block C Restaurant and Fish-Meal Bar.
In his remarks during the exercise, the Commissioner for Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, Dr Christian Madubuko noted that it was necessary to ensure strict compliance over government directives.
According to him, his office has over time observed that some restaurants, bars, nightclubs and eateries are not registered with the Ministry neither do they remit revenue to the state.
The commissioner pointed out that before now the Ministry has called for the compulsory registration of all Hospitality business establishments operating within the state severally at different media stations and also conducted workshops/trainings concurrently in the three senatorial zones of the state of which only a few complied
Speaking further, Madubuko explained that as the yuletide approaches, the ministry plans to take up the responsibility of ensuring that food vendors maintain a stipulated standard of Hygiene maintaining the Ncdc protocols as well remit revenues to the government.
The commissioner, then urged the affected business owners and in general Hospitality businesses to holistically to comply with Government regulations in other to maintain law and order in the state.
Also The Acting Director of Hotel and Hospitality, Mrs Stella Anah maintained that the exercise was aimed at creating strong awareness in those yet to comply, to do so immediately.
She stated that the registration forms are available free of charge yet some operators have appeared reluctant to register with the Ministry which has necessitated action being taken by the Ministry.
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