The Akwa Ibom government has announced plans for the establishment of a new luxury estate development atEwet Offot Village in Uyo Local Government Area. The luxury estate, which is positioned as part of a larger state initiative that includes compassionate housing and rural community development projects, showcasing the government’s multi-faceted approach to housing and urban planning in Akwa Ibom, is in line with the ARISE Agenda blueprint of the present administration in developing urban centres in the State. The state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, made the announcement, while laying the foundation for the Ewet Luxury Gardens at Ewet Housing Estate by Destiny International Missions, Uyo, said the project aims at creating a prototype for future luxury developments and for the ARISE park in the state that will cater for both local residents and investors from the Diaspora.
Eno said the project which he termed, a “Smart Estate” will feature gated access controlled by electronic card systems that will primarily rely on solar power for energy needs. He said the project is part of a broader initiative to develop various housing options across different economic brackets in Akwa Ibom, noting the role of the community in the project, while also lauding Ewet Offot Village for their cooperation. The governor recalled that as part of the land acquisition agreement, the state government had previously constructed a model school for the community as a demonstrati.