Squatters get 7 days to vacate abandoned Enyimba Hotel

Squatters get 7 days to vacate abandoned Enyimba Hotel

ABIA State government has given squatters at the abandoned seven-storey Enyimba Hotel complex, Aba, seven days to vacate the place for rehabilitation.

 

For over 20 years, the structure, located at the Water Side area of the commercial city, was abandoned and turned to homes for all manner of human beings who just covered the doors and windows.

 

Former governor, Theodore Orji had wanted to rehabilitate and put the place into use but was encumbered until he left office.

 

His successor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has renewed government’s interest in the place, with a view to make it a viable, functional five star hotel.

 

Consequently, the government has directed all the illegal occupants to vacate the place, saying relevant government agencies would soon embark on work there.

 

A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Mr. Godwin Adindu, said aside from Enyimba Hotel, other abandoned projects in Aba metropolis would also be rehabilitated.

 

“As part of the policy on Aba urban renewal, the state government will be embarking on a massive infrastructure rehabilitation of government buildings and all abandoned projects in the Aba metropolis.”