The Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) has begun the demolition of illegal structures and shanties along Ring Road 3, Nwaniba, and Airport Road in a move aimed at restoring designated green areas and ensuring public safety.

Chairman of the Authority, Anietie Eka, who supervised the exercise, explained that many of the demolished structures posed serious risks. “Some of the buildings were erected directly under high-tension power lines, some encroached beyond the approved building lines, while others were located on government-acquired lands where compensation had already been paid. Such violations cannot be overlooked because they endanger lives,” he said.

Eka noted that the operation also sought to reclaim green areas that had been overtaken by shanties and roadside businesses. He stressed that the designated spaces were essential to the city’s beautification and environmental sustainability. “Green areas are not for private or commercial use; they are for the collective benefit of the city. By reclaiming and restoring them, we are creating a healthier, safer, and more beautiful environment for all,” he added.

He further urged residents and developers to always seek proper approvals before commencing construction, reminding them that the safety of lives outweighs any potential financial gain. “Life is more valuable than profit, and we must all play our part in building a safer city,” Eka stated.

The UCCDA restated its commitment to achieving a well-planned and orderly capital city in line with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE agenda, assuring residents that enforcement will continue until illegal developments are brought under control.

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This move, approved by NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, follows a detailed assessment that identified critical equipment shortages in some regional offices. In a statement released Tuesday, the agency emphasized that the deployment is part of its wider mission to improve disaster preparedness and enhance life-saving capabilities nationwide.

“Given the growing threat of climate-related disasters, especially floods, it is crucial that our teams have the right tools to deliver timely and effective medical support,” Mrs. Umar stated.

The newly deployed MICU ambulances come equipped with comprehensive emergency medical systems, including oxygen delivery, patient monitoring, suction devices, and essential life-support equipment. These advanced features are designed to stabilize patients during evacuation and transit to hospitals, significantly boosting survival prospects during crises.

According to the agency, the choice of Kaduna, Owerri, and Uyo was informed by vulnerability assessments and regional logistics, ensuring resources are positioned where they are most urgently needed.

This initiative aligns with NEMA’s broader strategy to strengthen disaster management infrastructure across the country. Alongside new equipment, the agency continues to conduct community sensitization programs, flood simulation drills, and coordination meetings with key stakeholders to improve readiness at the local level.

With forecasts warning of potentially severe flooding in multiple states, NEMA has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and reducing disaster impacts through robust planning and swift interventions.

The agency urged communities to stay informed and cooperate with emergency authorities, stressing that collective action remains vital to reducing the risks and consequences of natural disasters.

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The deployment, approved by NEMA Director General Zubaida Umar, follows a recent assessment that identified critical operational gaps in some regional offices. According to a statement released by the agency’s Press Unit on Tuesday, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen disaster response infrastructure at the sub-national level.

“As climate-related emergencies, particularly flooding, become more frequent and severe, it is imperative that our emergency teams are fully equipped to deliver rapid, life-saving interventions,” Mrs. Umar stated.

Each MICU ambulance comes fitted with advanced life-support equipment, including oxygen delivery systems, patient monitoring technology, suction kits, and other critical tools designed to stabilise patients en route to medical facilities. The deployment was guided by detailed vulnerability analyses and logistical planning.

NEMA emphasised that this effort forms part of its wider commitment to building a resilient disaster management framework across the country.

With meteorological forecasts warning of potentially severe flooding in multiple states, the agency is accelerating its preparedness measures ranging from the upgrade of response infrastructure to community engagement programs and simulation drills.

The agency reiterated its commitment to working collaboratively with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responses to emergencies, thereby safeguarding lives and livelihoods amid growing climate threats.

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The charges were made by Committee Chairman Awaji-Inombek Dagomie Abiante (PDP, Rivers) during an oversight visit to the project site ahead of the presentation of the 2025 budget.

Abiante, expressing his dismay at the state of progress, summoned Housing and Urban Development Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa and the four contractors responsible for the project to provide explanations for the delays and substandard execution. The chairman described the implementation of the project as highly unsatisfactory, noting that despite significant funding—30 percent allocated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development—less than six percent of the work had been completed.

He underscored that the housing project, awarded in June with a projected completion date in September, should have shown far more progress by now. His dissatisfaction was compounded by the poor quality of work on the Umu Etuk-Spencer Esin Road slum upgrade in Oron. The chairman stressed that competent, reliable contractors were essential for the proper execution of government initiatives, emphasizing the need for accountability and high standards in federal projects.

Abiante voiced particular frustration over the contractor responsible for the Oron road project, who he claimed had squandered allocated funds on subpar materials, leading to a road that, despite being built as recently as July, had already deteriorated visibly. “You can see the deplorable state of this road, which was intended to ease the hardships faced by the local residents. The committee finds this situation unacceptable,” he stated, highlighting the gravity of wasted public resources.

Naming the firms involved, Abiante pointed out that Springwell Intercontinental Resources, Tunsoye Trust Global Link, and Hyosungs Nigeria Limited were overseeing the construction of 250 housing units in Uruan and Uyo Capital City. Logine Limited was tasked with the slum upgrade in Oron Local Government Area. He accused these contractors of undermining the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a move to enforce accountability, Abiante instructed the legislative panel’s Clerk to send formal invitations to Minister Dangiwa and the contractors, compelling them to appear before the committee on Thursday without fail. The chairman explained that the meeting would serve as an opportunity to clarify the obstacles that had led to such a disappointing level of progress and to outline necessary measures to prevent future lapses in project execution.

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