By Solomon OKPO
UYO, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) to demolish all illegal structures erected on government land within the Tropicana Complex within seven days.
The order, issued on Wednesday during his Onsite Project Delivery Tour, is aimed at safeguarding state-owned facilities and ensuring unimpeded access to strategic infrastructure. The tour covered the ongoing construction of the 5,000-capacity Convention Centre, the 200-room Ibom Hotels Project, and the ARISE Shopping City.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the Governor’s directive is part of measures to fast-track the completion of projects under the ARISE Agenda, particularly ensuring free access to Ring Road 3.
“We will not allow encroachments to derail the State development plan. Private development must not be allowed to block public access to government facilities,” Governor Eno declared.
The demolition exercise, once carried out, is expected to open up the Tropicana axis for seamless traffic flow and enhance the utility of public investments in the area.
