Akwa Ibom Governor Faults Federal Govt Over Rehabilitation Of Highways

*The governor said Akwa Ibom has been unfairly treated by the federal government.

The Akwa Ibom State Government has criticised the federal government for asking it to pay property compensation for the construction of the Ikot Ekpene – Odukpani Highway in the state.

The State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, said the “N189 billion’ meant for the construction of the federal road were proceeds from petroleum profit tax, which the state has been the highest contributor of 36.1 per cent for the last 35 years.

Mr Emmanuel said this on Monday in a media briefing at Government House in Uyo as part of activities to mark the 35th anniversary of the state.

“Who are the owners of petrol? In Akwa Ibom (there is) no (petroleum) depot. Mention one thing, even an office the NNPC has in Akwa Ibom, mention where it is located,” he said

“And then you are taking my petroleum profit tax saying that you want to construct the road, I agree but why should you tell me to come and pay compensation?

“Is that how compensation is being paid everywhere that road construction is going on? There are certain things we don’t want to say because we believe in one Nigeria.

“It is not right to ask me to pay compensation. If you are taking N189 billion of my tax revenue, I deserve something.”

The federal government had said it would not execute the road project at some sections of the highway where communities in Cross River and Akwa Ibom were agitating for payment of compensation for their property.

“Following the resolution of the Federal Executive Council held on 2 October 2019, I am advised to inform you that the Federal Government projects would be executed only on locations where the state government has provided the required land at no cost to the Federal Government.

“It is pertinent to inform you that the timely resolution of the pending compensation claims on the dualisation Oku-Iboku-Power Plant section of the Odukpani junction- Itu-Ikot Ekpene road in Akwa Ibom State will facilitate early completion and delivery of the project with the associated diverse socio-economic multiplier effects and benefits, which would certainly place your state in good stead to attract more Federal Government projects,” The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said in a letter to Governor Emmanuel, according to a report by the Guardian newspaper

Besides the letter, Ita Enang, a former aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, told reporters that the road project was stalled because the Akwa Ibom government has refused to pay compensation to property owners, a claim the state government said was capable of threatening peace in the state.

Essien Ndueso, a media aide to Governor Emmanuel, challenged Mr Enang a few days ago to provide documentary evidence on such an agreement between Akwa Ibom and the federal government on the matter.

“How can Mr Enang not know that the same federal government is constructing roads and railways worth hundreds of billions of naira in the north and even in the neighbouring countries and none of the benefiting states have been made to pay compensation?” He said.

The contract for the construction of Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Road which links Akwa Ibom and Cross River State was first awarded by the federal government in 2017 at the cost of N54 billion.

Work could not commence on the road for several years because of a lack of funds.

The Federal Executive Council in October 2021 gave the NNPC approval to spend N621.2 billion in tax liabilities on 21 road projects in the country, including the Odukpani-Calabar-Itu Highway.

Governor Emmanuel said the state should not be asked to pay compensation to property owners on the road since the funding for its construction is from petroleum tax which the state contributes 36.1 per cent.

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Vote Tinubu a true Southern and have that road constructed without paying a dime.

We are all together in one Nigeria nobody should complain,a country where nobody complain of injustice with the fear of been tag a separatist ,when you complain of injustice you are not patriotic.

Durabest:
Vote Tinubu a true Southern and have that road constructed without pay a dime.

A known druglord who ran away from the US pleading not to be jailed... Is it that same person you are referring to?

GardenOfGod:
Akwa Ibom Governor Faults Federal Govt Over Rehabilitation Of Highways

*The governor said Akwa Ibom has been unfairly treated by the federal government.

“How can Mr Enang not know that the same federal government is constructing roads and railways worth hundreds of billions of naira in the north and even in the neighbouring countries and none of the benefiting states have been made to pay compensation?” He said.

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This APC led federal government is so, so biased and is aimed at destroying the unity of this country.

So many wrongs at the same time in the country.

“Who are the owners of petrol? In Akwa Ibom (there is) no (petroleum) depot. Mention one thing, even an office the NNPC has in Akwa Ibom, mention where it is located,” he said

“And then you are taking my petroleum profit tax saying that you want to construct the road, I agree but why should you tell me to come and pay compensation?

Imagine?
How does the FG defend this illegality and extortion??

One Nigeria abi

This is sad. Why can’t we have leaders who are truly looking out for all Nigerians and not a section?

For all the SE/SS people who don’t know the game plan, listen to the APC’s VP candidate Shettima on their plan and stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgFo4SjkCz0&feature=youtu.be

Go deep into the story and you would realise the governor is just crying fowl. Our oyel money thing

Durabest:
Vote Tinubu a true Southern and have that road constructed without pay a dime.

A true southerner that supported buhari against Jonathan in 2015 and has been supporting buhari ever since

Only in Nigeria. If not that the country is a British enterprise, none of this will be happening.

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Despite the fact that Akwa Ibom State is the highest producer of crude oil, the FG under Buhari have neglected the state.

They proposed to revamp two steel industry in the country ikot Abasi Steel industry and the ajeokuta steel industry.
At it stand now they are only working on ajeokuta steel industry in Ogun State abandoning that of Akwa Ibom.

No federal government project in Akwa Ibom State compared to other state.

Even the Ibom deep Sea port project FG have been delaying the project till today, nothing is being said about it.

Am sure if it was in the Yoruba land or Northern Nigeria they would have done it.

Even Niger republic benefit from this administration than Akwa Ibom State.

Buhari administration is a government of the Muslim, by Yoruba, north and for Niger republic.

This is Nigeria the government need to do more






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GardenOfGod:

This APC led federal government is so, so biased and is aimed at destroying the unity of this country.

Biased in what sense? Northerners give up land for free so that federal presence will be felt but southerners often lay stumbling blocks in the way of the government whenever work is to commenced and turnaround to cry out for lack of federal presence. Just last year we read how people started erecting all kinds of structures on the road side just so they can claim compensation.

Buhari is a bigot naa

Durabest:
Vote Tinubu a true Southern and have that road constructed without pay a dime.

Tinubu will pocket the money to buy crystal meth for Mc oluomo boys and for himself. So that if u talk, you are gone like Funsho Williams

Is a pity, either Tinubu or obi, any southerner that votes atiku is mad

author=Durabest post=116847782]Vote Tinubu a true Southern and have that road constructed without pay a dime.

God punish you

That's why they get running stomachs everytime they hear of resource control.

How can you take oil from one region, and use the proceeds from the sales to build railway to another country.

Is that not madness?

DashHaulageltd:
This is sad. Why can’t we have leaders who are truly looking out for all Nigerians and not a section?

For all the SE/SS people who don’t know the game plan, listen to the APC’s VP candidate Shettima on their plan and stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgFo4SjkCz0&feature=youtu.be

A sign of how stupid many Nigerians are. Jos has been on fire since the 90s. What does that have to do with Jonathan or any southerner?

Kaduna has seen constant tension, likewise Katsina since Buhari came into office.

DashHaulageltd:
This is sad. Why can’t we have leaders who are truly looking out for all Nigerians and not a section?

For all the SE/SS people who don’t know the game plan, listen to the APC’s VP candidate Shettima on their plan and stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgFo4SjkCz0&feature=youtu.be

I think that's Ali modu sheriff not kashim Shettima in the audio tape

Okay.

LoveThemChubby:

Biased in what sense? Northerners give up land for free so that federal presence will be felt but south
I agreeerners often lay stumbling blocks in the way of the government whenever work is to commenced and turnaround to cry out for lack of federal presence. Just last year we read how people started erecting all kinds of structures on the road side just so they can claim compensation.

I agree with you.
We still fight/kill ourselves for land let alone the government

lailo:
Go deep into the story and you would realise the governor is just crying fowl. Our oyel money thing

Prove that it's not a cry for injustice