Abuja – Human Right Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to investigate the allegation of irregularities in the Centenary City Project.
National Coordinator of HURIWA, Mr Emmanuel Onwubiko, made the call at a news conference in Abuja.
Onwubiko advised that government should probe the issues around the project before taking any action.
He said that investigation by his group revealed that original inhabitants and property interests within the city site had been adequately compensated.
According to him, the inhabitants were paid using statutory guidelines as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution.
Onwubiko called on Nigerians, especially those in the Northern part of the country, to support the city’s project, describing it as a welcome development for the country.
He said that the project, if well managed, was capable of ushering in massive economic development not only in the Northern part of the country, but in the entire nation.
“We are calling on President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly not to be distracted by these sleazy allegations, but to commence investigation to unravel the truth.
“Most importantly, it should support all the foreign investors in Nigeria today, especially the Eagle Hills led by their well-known Chairman, Sheikh Mohamed Alabbar.
He said that the Centenary City Plc followed due process in its application for a free trade zone, adding that it was guided by the requirements a zone as listed on NEPZA’s website.
Onwubiko disclosed that the centenary project was owned by 36 Nigerian investors, including the Federal Capital Territory Administration, three United Arab Emirates investors and one US investor. (NAN) Human Right Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to investigate the allegation of irregularities in the Centenary City Project.
National Coordinator of HURIWA, Mr Emmanuel Onwubiko, made the call at a news conference in Abuja.
Onwubiko advised that government should probe the issues around the project before taking any action.
He said that investigation by his group revealed that original inhabitants and property interests within the city site had been adequately compensated.
According to him, the inhabitants were paid using statutory guidelines as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution.
Onwubiko called on Nigerians, especially those in the Northern part of the country, to support the city’s project, describing it as a welcome development for the country.
He said that the project, if well managed, was capable of ushering in massive economic development not only in the Northern part of the country, but in the entire nation.
“We are calling on President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly not to be distracted by these sleazy allegations, but to commence investigation to unravel the truth.
“Most importantly, it should support all the foreign investors in Nigeria today, especially the Eagle Hills led by their well-known Chairman, Sheikh Mohamed Alabbar.
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He said that the Centenary City Plc followed due process in its application for a free trade zone, adding that it was guided by the requirements a zone as listed on NEPZA’s website.
Onwubiko disclosed that the centenary project was owned by 36 Nigerian investors, including the Federal Capital Territory Administration, three United Arab Emirates investors and one US investor. (NAN)