Gov Eno Orders Demolition Of Illegal Structures On Govt Land Within Tropicana Complex

In a decisive move to protect government assets and open up vital infrastructure corridors, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) to, within seven (7) days, demolish all illegal structures erected on government land within the Tropicana Complex.

The Governor issued the directive on Thursday, August 14, 2025, during his Onsite Project Delivery Tour of the 5,000-capacity Convention Centre, the 200-room Ibom Hotels Project, and the ARISE Shopping City in Uyo.

The demolition is to ensure free and unhindered access to Ring Road 3, thereby fast-tracking the completion of strategic projects under the ARISE Agenda.

“We will not allow encroachments to derail the State development plan. Private development must not be be allowed to block public access to government facilities, Governor Eno stated.

Credit: Aniekan Umanah, Commissioner for Information