...proposes multisectoral committee on City remodeling
Priscilla Akpanettot
The Transition Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Hon. Uwemedimo Udo has assured Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) of it's full support to transform the city of Uyo.
He said this when he received the inspection team of the UCCDA in his office on Friday, January 19, 2024, on their way to inspect critical infrastructure within the City.
Led by the Executive Chairman of the Authority, Rt. Hon. Anietie Eka, the team had gone to intimate him of their plans before commencing inspection.
They were received by the Transition Chairman who commended the new leadership for being upbeat and assured them of maximum support.
"The areas of interest mentioned are mutual on Uyo being a model and decent city. So, we are on the same page. The Local Government will collaborate to ensure that the lofty ideas are realized," he said.
While giving the team a brief overview of the Local Government's lone efforts, he lamented the negligence of some infrastructure and called on the sister body to help in ensuring their maintenance.
"Park infrastructure especially has suffered negligence and poor maintenance. We decided to fix the place to make it attractive after interacting with Unions within the Park. We then met with Hensek to deflood some of the parks as our Corporate Social Responsibility", he said, while attributing the patronage of roadside parks to the menace.
"We don't support illegal parks. We've not created any. It's just in people's attitude to look for alternatives but with this collaboration, alot can be achieved", he maintained.
He also supported the demolition of buildings erected under high-tension wires and roadside shanties, while proposing the inaguration of a multisectoral committee on remodeling the Capital City.
"Those who violate building regulations will meet stiff penalties. We will support you on this. Street trading also distorts the master plan of the City, just like those who deface the City with billboards".
Uwemedimo Udo however, cautioned the Capital City Boss to be firm, fair and operate with equality.
"Use one rule for everybody, no matter how highly placed. You have nothing to be scared of if you do the right thing", he said and again assured that the Local Government will do everything within it's power to help them succeed.
Responding, Rt. Hon. Anietie Eka thanked the Transition Chairman for the warm reception and acceptance accorded them, saying that Udo had justified their reason for coming.
"Since assumption on 1st December, 2023 we've tried to make reforms to make the city better. We want to inspect assets and facilities owned by the government, audit them and take stock, to make them more useful and befitting of a Capital City. So we came for collaboration and partnership".
He made known his intent to take down illegal structures within the City and the plan to upgrade the Motor Parks to a befitting standard, and promised to report their findings back to the Governor and Chairman for necessary action.
Anietie Eka was accompanied by board members of the UCCDA on the inspection, including the Assistant Director of Administration, Mr. Anietie Akpan who restated that the new administration came with the agenda of rebranding the Capital City in line with the Arise Agenda; to recover Government property, generate revenue that will sustain the ARISE Agenda and create job opportunities.
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