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12/11/2025

Akwa Ibom Innovative Project to Turn 40 Metre Gullies into a World-Class Tourist Attraction.

In a groundbreaking move, Akwa Ibom State is celebrating its 40th anniversary by launching an eco-tourism project that addresses a critical environmental challenge. The Arise Resort is an ambitious initiative designed to transform the infamous "40 Metre Gullies"—a site of severe soil erosion—into a stunning and sustainable tourist destination.

The Vision: Reclamation and Reimagination

This project represents a powerful "lemons into lemonade" approach:

· Environmental Solution: Instead of viewing the gullies as a problem, the project will use advanced engineering and landscaping to stabilize the land, control erosion, and integrate the unique topography into the resort's design.
· Unique Aesthetic: The dramatic, ravine-like landscape of the gullies can be transformed into a spectacular feature, with possibilities for:
· Terraced Gardens and Viewpoints: Creating breathtaking vistas.
· Adventure Tourism: Incorporating zip-lining, climbing walls, or scenic walkways through the stabilized gullies.
· Water Features: Channeling water flow into beautiful cascades and lagoons.
· Symbolism: This transformation is a potent symbol for the state's 40th anniversary—showing a commitment to turning challenges into opportunities and building a resilient future.

The Bigger Picture: A Model for Sustainable Development

The Arise Resort at the 40 Metre Gullies positions Akwa Ibom as a leader in:

· Eco-Tourism: Attracting tourists interested in environmental sustainability and unique landscapes.
· Climate Resilience: Showcasing how to adapt to and mitigate environmental degradation.
· Economic Diversification: Creating jobs and revenue from a previously unusable and hazardous piece of land.

11/11/2025

Of course. Here is an editorial crafted from the press release, optimized for a Facebook post.

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AN EDITORIAL: The Demolition of a Heritage and the Assault on National Unity

It is a sad and sobering day for the principles of justice, multiculturalism, and national cohesion in Nigeria.

The forceful demolition and takeover of the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Secretariat in Lagos by the state government’s transport authority, LAMATA, is not just a property dispute; it is a profound and distressing injustice that strikes at the very heart of what it means to be a Nigerian.

For decades, that property in Surulere stood as more than just bricks and mortar. It was a living, breathing symbol of the Ibibio community’s contribution to the vibrant tapestry of Lagos. It was a place where culture was celebrated, where community bonds were strengthened, and where a people far from home found a piece of home. Its destruction is an act not merely of physical erasure, but of cultural dispossession.

The details of this action are as troubling as the act itself.

A property legally owned and documented for decades is seized. A structure valued at over ₦250 million is allegedly being compensated with a paltry ₦11 million. Most alarmingly, this was done while negotiations were still ongoing, a blatant display of high-handedness and a shocking disregard for due process and peaceful dialogue.

This sends a dangerous and divisive message: that some Nigerians are less equal than others in their own country. The implicit ethnic prejudice in this action cannot be ignored. While our Yoruba brothers and sisters are welcomed, respected, and their properties protected in Akwa Ibom State, the same courtesy is brutally denied the Ibibio people in Lagos. This double standard is unacceptable and corrosive to our national fabric.

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio has taken a principled and dignified stance. They are not begging for a better compensation cheque. They are demanding justice and restoration—a replacement property of equivalent value. This is a fair, honourable, and necessary remedy.

We therefore add our voice to the call for justice. We call on:

· His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu: To immediately intervene and correct this grave error. Show that the "Center of Excellence" is a place of justice for all, not just for some.
· His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno: To stand firmly with the citizens of Akwa Ibom State and ensure their rights and heritage are protected anywhere in Nigeria.
· All Nigerians of Conscience: Human rights advocates, cultural groups, and every believer in a united Nigeria to speak up. An injustice to one is an injustice to all.

The spirit of a people cannot be demolished with bulldozers. The pride of the Ibibio nation remains indestructible. But the trust in our collective nationhood can be severely damaged by acts like this.

Let us choose restoration over resentment. Let us choose justice over conflict. Let us ensure that no Nigerian ever feels like a stranger in their own country.






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This editorial is based on the official press release from the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio.
MBOHO MKPARAWA IBIBIO International Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
📞 +234 8037398156 | +234 8022923549

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