Verify Land Status Before Purchase, Governor Eno Insists

 

•••Any land associated with criminality will be taken over

By Ifiokabasi Abia

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged residents to verify the status of any land from the Ministry of Lands and Housing before making a purchase. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the land is not government property to avoid losing it. Governor Eno made this statement during a media parley with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council. He stressed that all land in the state belongs to the government and must be properly documented.

In his words, "Any land associated with criminality will be taken over by the government. No one owns any land except the Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG). If the government is executing a road project that affects your house, AKSG will compensate and demolish the structure. However, if the land is undeveloped, it is government land, and no compensation will be paid. Before buying land, verify its status with the Ministry of Lands."

Governor Eno also highlighted the state's safety, noting that every kidnapping incident has been traced and the perpetrators arrested. He urged communities to report any suspicious individuals, as reliable information is crucial in combating crime. "When your child leaves the house at night, find out where they are going and what they intend to do. Together, we can create a safer state for all. We need to be more vigilant," he stressed.

The governor reiterated that the Bulk Purchasing Agency is not intended to crash food prices but to assist the vulnerable in society. He affirmed his administration's commitment to improving lives and reducing poverty through entrepreneurship development, assuring that this initiative is not a political gimmick.

Pastor Eno also emphasized his efforts to create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive and confirmed that no child is expected to pay school fees under his administration as Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

On his part, the chairman of NUJ, Comrade Amos Etuk applauded Governor Umo Eno for his life touching projects across the state the last one year in office.

Etuk lauded the state governor and described him as the righteous leader of Akwa Ibom State.

According to him " when the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoice. Akwa Ibom State is rejoicing on education, Agriculture, security and the ARISE agenda ," Amos Etuk said.

He pledge continuous synergy for a better Akwa Ibom State.

Hight point of the event was a reception of Rt. Hon. Asuquo Nana, Member representing Ikono State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, who defected from YPP to the ruling party, PDP.