NGTwo years after the foundation-laying ceremony for the Ewet Luxury Garden Estate in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, the project remains unfinished despite being allocated N10.32 billion across the 2025 and 2026 state budgets. Governor Umo Eno has threatened to terminate the contract with Western Legacy Investment Limited if the developer does not complete the remaining 35 buildings within three months. The project, intended as a housing initiative for various income groups and aimed at attracting both local and diaspora investors, initially promised completion within eight months but has seen multiple delayed deadlines. While the governor highlighted the project as a strategic move for state revenue, concerns have emerged regarding transparency, project management, and the lack of clear information on procurement processes and payments to the contractor.
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