By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has ordered the immediate relocation of families and demolition of structures within areas of the ongoing Uyo-Ewet gully erosion reclaimation and beautification project.
This is even as the contracting firm undertaking the project has assured that phase one of the recreational park would soon be delivered.
Eno gave the directive to the Commissioner for Lands, Iniobong Ekong after interacting with some of the occupants of the area during an unscheduled visit to the project site yesterday.
He noted that beyond attacking a major gully erosion in the area, by reclaiming the once inaccessible and life-threatening ravine, government aims at creating wealth out of the waste and ordered that the trees and forest within the area should be pruned to create the desired scenic atmosphere.
He expressed delight at the pace of work, which is at a very advanced stage, and assured that when completed, children and their parents, from within and outside the State, would have a good facility for relaxation.
Giving an insight into the project, Managing Director of the contracting firm, Bulletine Construction Company Limited, Chief Faysal Harb, noted that phase one of the recreational park,
which has a golf course, football pitch, lawn tennis court, basketball, volleyball, and children playground, among others has started to take shape.
Recall that the governor had assured that upon completion, the hitherto dangerous ravine would be converted to a recreational facility that would be a tourists’ delight.
