FG BEGINS TRADITIONAL RITES FOR HOUSING PROJECT IN ABIA COMMUNITIES. (PHOTO).

 Federal Government Begins Traditional Rites for Housing Project in Abia Communities

The Federal Government has commenced the performance of traditional rites in five communities in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State, as part of preparations for the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) mass housing project. The affected communities include Attah-Ikeaha, Emede Mkpuru, Umuawa (Opara na Nkaru), Umuawa Alaocha, Umuda, and Umuire.

Speaking to community leaders on Monday, the FHA Liaison Officer, Mr. Emenike Onu, assured them that compensation would be paid before any construction begins. He emphasized that public engagement and consultations had been held, and the communities had consented to the use of their land for the housing project.

Onu also addressed concerns about the loss of farmland, reassuring the residents that fair compensation would be provided to every individual, family, or community whose land is affected.

Mr. Henry Onyenweaku, the Lands Officer for the Abia State Ministry of Lands and Housing, highlighted the benefits of the project for both Umuahia and the broader development of Abia State, noting that the communities had been consulted multiple times.

In their responses, the traditional ruler of Attah Emede Autonomous Community, Eze Allen Okpokiri, and leaders from Attah-Ikeaha Village, Emede Ibeku, Umuire, and Isingwu expressed their appreciation for the Federal Government and Governor Alex Otti’s development efforts. However, they called for attention to issues such as compensation payment, road construction, access to potable water, employment opportunities, and other community needs.

Traditional offerings, including kola nuts, cattle, and wine, were presented to the communities during the ceremony.

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