The Imo State Government has sealed Everyday Supermarket and adjacent businesses situated in the Ikenegbu axis in Owerri Municipal Council.

The decision stemmed from concerns by Imo-based structural engineer, Kingsley Onwubiko, on the structural deficiencies on the walls of the supermarket.

The government swiftly responded by sealing the plaza pending a comprehensive integrity test and possible reinforcement of the buildings.

When The Nation visited the site, it was evident officials from the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA) sealed off the entire premises and suspended all business activities within the plaza.

A source from the agency affirmed that the directive to seal the plaza emanated from Governor Hope Uzodimma, emphasising the administration’s commitment to preventing any incidents of building collapse that could result in loss of life or property.

Expressing concerns, Onwubiko commended the government’s swift response, hailing the decision to seal the property pending a thorough integrity assessment.

Onwubiko reiterated his team’s commitment to identifying and addressing similar structural anomalies across the State, underscoring the importance of proactive intervention to preempt potential building collapse. (The Nation)