Akwa Ibom govt silent as compensation disputes swirl around N117.5bn Medical City project
While acknowledging that compulsory acquisition for public purposes is recognised under Nigerian law, Mr Udim explained that independent estate surveyors prepared their assessments using established professional standards, whereas the compensation communicated to property owners came from the state government through the Ministry of Lands and Town Planning.
Across Ekpemiong Itak and Usuk Afaha Obio Ewang in Ikono Local Government Area, rejection letters, valuation reports and interviews with property owners point to a compensation dispute that threatens to overshadow the ambitious healthcare project.
It is one of several independent valuation reports reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES showing significant differences between professional assessments and the compensation approved by the government.
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