The Cross River State Government has ordered the immediate closure of six illegal motor parks operating in Calabar, warning operators to stop loading passengers or face sanctions.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Kingsley Egumi, announced the directive on Monday, November 9, 2026, identifying the affected locations as PHED Office, IBB Way by Etta Agbor, MCC Junction, Army Junction near the “Welcome to Calabar” sign, Mary Slessor by the Cultural Centre, and Ekpo Abasi Junction.
According to the Ministry of Transportation, the decision followed concerns over the growing number of motor parks operating without valid government-issued licences, which it said posed threats to safety, order and effective regulation of the state’s transport sector.
The ministry disclosed that its task force would begin inspecting motor parks on Friday, November 13, to verify operational licences and ensure compliance with established regulations.
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It also warned operators of other unlicensed parks across the state to regularise their operations immediately or risk appropriate sanctions.
However, the government did not disclose the specific penalties for defaulters or announce alternative loading points for drivers and commuters affected by the closure.
The enforcement exercise is aimed at sanitising the transport sector and ensuring a safer, more organised and properly regulated transportation system across Cross River State.
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