BY STELLA ONYEOBI
THE Delta State Government has officially confirmed the acquisition of 390 hectares of land at Umuomake family land also known as Fulani Camp, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
The Commissioner for Lands, Surveys, and Urban Development, Chief Goodnews Obiodeh, disclosed this during a meeting with representatives of the affected families in Asaba, noting that the land acquisition was executed to override public interest and was no longer subject of speculation.
Chief Obiodeh reassured the families of the government’s commitment to equity and transparency, pledging that compensation would be fair and prompt urging community cooperation with the ministry and its consultants to enable seamless progress on upcoming development projects.
Addressing growing concerns over the presence of security operatives in the area, the Commissioner clarified that the deployment was purely for the protection of lives and property and advised residents to engage peacefully with security agencies to avoid unnecessary tension or incidents.
Speaking on behalf of the affected group, Chief Augustine Chinweuba said their visit was aimed at authenticating government’s acquisition of the land, recounting the community’s recent experiences with security personnel within the acquired zone, noting the need for clear communication, going forward.
