Akwa Ibom State Government To Demolish Dunamis and 2 Other Mega Churches In Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Government To Demolish Dunamis and 2 Other Mega Churches In Uyo
State Government To Demolish Structures Including 3 Mega Churches In Uyo
The Uyo Capital City Development Authority has urged developers to always obtain building approvals from the Authority before erecting any structure within the Capital City.
The Chairman of the Uyo Capital City Development Authority, Prince Enobong Uwah, On Wednesday, glared at poor and ridiculous siting of illegal Developments including shanties, containers, makeshift stores on government right of way. He said that such structures misrepresent the master plan of the UYO capital city.
The team also inspected structures at Ikot Oku Ikono Junction by flyover, mbierebe junction and Mbiabong Etoi by Ring Road three, Oron Road where they demolished illegal development including shanties, warned roadside traders against the indiscriminate display of wares.
Prince Uwah further iterated the resolve of the Government to stop at nothing to ensure that Uyo metropolis is given a status that befits it and sanity brought to it.
State Government To Demolish Structures Including 3 Mega Churches In Uyo
Then, He warned against the increasing waves of illegal activities of street traders, indiscriminate display of goods on road setbacks and walkways on major roads.
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Prince Uwah at the monitoring across Ikpa Road by UNIUYO, observed that street traders displayed their wares on the Government right of way and road corridors thereby impeding traffic and directed them to relocate.
Prince Uwah, represented by The Head of Town Planning Department, TPL Eshiet Freddy, A Town Planner, also issued a contravention and demolition notice to Dunamis Church, ikpa Road opposite the University of Uyo, Holy Ghost Ambassador Ministry International, 8 Ekpanya Street, Uyo, as well as God’s House of Refuge Ikot Ebido Oku Uyo.
State Government To Demolish Structures Including 3 Mega Churches In Uyo
According to the Authority, the affected structures do not meet planning standards for approval as the buildings negate the minimum requirements for its development, pointing to inadequate setbacks, space standards, building line and area distribution.
He warned against the increasing waves of illegal activities of street traders, indiscriminate display of goods on road setbacks and walkways on major roads.
The UCCDA Boss stated the mission of the Agency to create an effective mechanism and articulate policies for the management of the urban land in accordance with the Uyo capital city master plan for maximum utilisation and comfort of the populace.
Prince Uwah also noted that it is in line with the vision of Governor Udom Emmanuel to build a beautiful, healthy, efficient, functional and enviable capital city for sustainable growth, that is conducive for living, working and recreation.
