Asaba Waterfront City: Government Orders Demolition Of Unauthorized Developments
Delta State Enforces Control Over Asaba Waterfront City
THE Delta State Government has reiterated that all lands designated for the Asaba Waterfront City project remain government property, warning that illegal structures erected within the area will be demolished.
Hon. Barr. Victor Ebonka, Special Project Director of the Asaba Waterfront City, issued the warning during a joint inspection of the project site alongside officials from the Ministry of Lands and Surveys.
Encroachment Declared Illegal
Ebonka explained that the land was properly acquired, gazetted, and compensation fully paid to all original landowners. As a result, any form of private development on the site is unlawful.
He expressed concern over reports that land speculators had deceived unsuspecting buyers, urging the public to verify land status before engaging in any transaction.
“Anyone who bought land here has been defrauded. This is government land, and no statutory notice is required before demolition,” he said.
Immediate Enforcement Measures
According to him, illegal fences and structures are already being marked for removal, and bulldozers will soon clear the area. He warned that those responsible would bear the full cost of demolition.
Affected persons were advised to seek refunds from illegal sellers and evacuate the site immediately.
Major Developers and Project Phases
Ebonka disclosed that North China Construction Company and Falklands Nigeria Limited are the major developers handling the project. While North China Construction is developing the Waterfront City, Falklands is responsible for the Niger City component.
He said excavation works currently ongoing are preparatory steps for extensive land reclamation, expected to accelerate within weeks.
Infrastructure and Delivery Timeline
The Special Project Director noted that the first phase of the project included access roads, compensation payments, and statutory approvals, all of which have been completed by the state government.
He added that the responsibility now rests on the developers to deliver infrastructure such as bond walls, access roads, and other world-class facilities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.
Describing the project as a fully integrated city, Ebonka expressed optimism that substantial delivery would be achieved within three years, crediting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s leadership and the prevailing peace in the state for the project’s progress.
