Governor Umo Eno has ordered the immediate reclamation of trespassed portions of the 82- hectare landed property acquired for Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, as he moves to complete the moribund and uncompleted parts of the facility.
Governor Umo Eno gave the order while inspecting the theme park, 14-storey Tropicana hotel building and the 5000-capacity Conference facility at Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.
The Governor who had earlier held a re-evaluation meeting with contractors, said the visit was informed by his resolve to attend to critical infrastructure that have potential to grow the State’s economy.
He explained that his drive to reclaim the facility was also in furtherance of his pledge to complete uncompleted projects initiated by previous administrations.
Governor Eno directed the Commissioner for Lands, Iniobong Ekong to avail him with the survey plan of the entire land that was acquired by Government for the project and the Ministry of Special Duties to ensure the cleaning of the area, while the Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, Koko Essien take over the security of the facility.
