Gov. Eno Assures On Affordable Accomodation For All, Lays Foundation For Ewet Luxury Gardens
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing affordable, decent and comfortable housing for every strata of society.
Governor Eno stated this at the foundation laying for an estate, Ewet Luxury Gardens, located at Ewet Offot in Uyo, the state capital.
He noted that in line with his economic development blueprint, the ARISE Agenda, his administration was undertaking different housing projects for the elites, low-income earners and the poorest of the poor, and a planned 18-story tower in Lagos named “Ibom Towers.”
The governor noted that the Ewet Luxury Garden, a prototype of the Dakkada Luxury Estate, will be a smart estate catering to local residents and investors from the diaspora.
He said the project was more of a business venture, with units available for outright purchase, adding that construction is expected to begin soon, starting with a project office. He encouraged interested buyers, particularly those from the diaspora, to make early inquiries as it is slated for completion within eight months.
“This luxury estate is part of a larger state initiative that includes compassionate housing and rural community development projects, showcasing the government’s multi-faceted approach to housing and urban planning in Akwa Ibom State.
“The project is part of a broader initiative to develop various housing options across different economic brackets in Akwa Ibom State.”
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Governor Eno recalled that the land was locked down for a long time, and while he was serving as Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, he dialogued with the community, which demanded a school in exchange for the land.
He noted that the government honoured the request of the community, constructed a model school for the community, and took possession of the land for the estate project.
The State Chief Executive appreciated the leaders and people of the area for their disposition, which, according to him, has added laudable value to their community.
He noted that the Ewet Luxury Garden is for high-net-worth individuals and the Grace Estate is for low-income earners, while the government has recently flagged off the second phase of ARISE Compassionate Homes, aimed at building one compassionate home in each of the wards across the state.
The governor therefore assured that in his administration, efforts are made to ensure that there is something for everyone.
Presenting an overview of the project, the Commissioner for Housing, Otuekong Raphael Bassey, said the new housing estate will feature 32 residential plots each bearing a 5-bedroom detached housing unit and boys quarters, outdoor recreational facilities for children and adults, walk paths, a 100-man capacity multipurpose hall, office facilities, parking spaces, a security house and other facilities with a central power plant, all sitting on a 3.5-hectare land space, assuring that upon completion, it will contribute to drastically reducing the housing deficit in the state.
On his part, the Managing Director of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation, AKICORP, Pastor Imoabasi Jacob, hailed Governor Umo Eno for the project initiative, which, he maintained, will not only meet housing needs but serve as a revenue-spinner investment for the state in line with AKICORP’s 3-dimensional goal of wooing investors to ‘come, live and work’ in Akwa Ibom State.
Stakeholders of the Uyo Local Government Area, including the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh, the local government chairman, Dr. Uwemedimo Udoh, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Pastor Sylvia Ekong, and the Paramount Ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Okon, registered the gratitude of the Uyo people for hosting the project and assured of the commitment of the Uyo people to maintaining their peace-loving and neighbourfrfriendly disposition to add value to the estate.
