The Ebonyi State House of Assembly passes a bill into law regulating the scrap trade, house rents, and estate agent fees, aiming to curb exploitation and vandalism. The law is adopted during plenary at the House of Assembly complex in Abakaliki.
According to reports, the legislation focuses on metal and electrical scraps, introducing restrictions on how such materials are bought, sold, possessed for sale, transported, or disposed of. Premium Times reports that the bill prohibits these activities except by licensed dealers who operate under regulations issued under the law. Vanguard describes the measures as part of broader efforts to reduce wrongdoing linked to scrap handling while also addressing costs and practices in the housing and property market.
While both outlets agree on the categories covered—scrap trade, rents, and agent fees—they differ mainly in emphasis. Vanguard highlights the bill’s passage and its intent to prevent exploitation and vandalism, while Premium Times details the licensing requirement and the prohibited activities for unlicensed handling and movement of scraps.
