Pecohub The Enugu State Government has approved the relocation of Agu-Owa and Ugbo-Lawrence slums in the Enugu metropolis to enable the administration develop the areas into modern dwellings in line with its urban renewal agenda.
It also approved the development of relocation sites at Akpuoga Nike Estate to resettle the occupants of the slums, noting that each of the relocated families would get a two-bedroom flat and a Certificate-of-Occupancy to the property.
This was made known to Government House correspondents at the end of the State Executive Council (Exco) meeting presided over by Governor Peter Mbah by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Gerald Otiji.
“We have identified 25 urban slums in Enugu metropolis. We are starting with two pilot schemes and will be relocating the residents and families of those two slums.
“The pilot scheme will start with Agu-Owa at Trans-Ekulu and Ugbo-Lawrence at Independence Layout.
“Exco also deliberated on facilities that will be in the relocation site. It will all have paved roads, electricity, two-bedroom flat apartments, sports amenities, and other facilities. Smart School will be centered there and Certificates of Occupancy will be issued to the occupants and families that will be relocated. So, nobody is going to be left behind.
“The two pilot schemes are Agu-Owa and Ugbo Lawrence, which will be relocated to Akpuoga Nike Estate. It’s an enclosed estate with security and all amenities.
“This pilot scheme is going to be a new model and we ask our brothers and sisters that live in those areas to cooperate with the government to get the full benefits of these well thought out plans.
Also briefing, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Adaora Chukwu, announced government’s approval for the development of a property in Abuja, which has been dormant and undereloped for the past 10 years.
