{"id":233197,"date":"2025-07-27T09:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T09:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/revealed-why-abia-government-disowned-international-lands-and-property-summit-in-nsulu\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T09:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T09:21:39","slug":"revealed-why-abia-government-disowned-international-lands-and-property-summit-in-nsulu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/revealed-why-abia-government-disowned-international-lands-and-property-summit-in-nsulu\/","title":{"rendered":"REVEALED: Why Abia Government Disowned International Lands and Property Summit in Nsulu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>REVEALED: Why <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>Government Disowned International Lands and Property Summit in Nsulu<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4283\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>government reveals shocking reason for disowning a land summit near the airport site. Find out what the state is warning the public to avoid.<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inauguration Of All Women For Good Leadership Initiative, Abia State\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XUnM5bupd2U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-inline kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Governor Alex Otti Is Transforming Abia\u2019s Economy \u2013 Chief Nwaobilor Speaks Out\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QnEsD0LfBHI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>\u2026 \u00a0Government distances itself from event near <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>Airport site, warns against unauthorized land transactions<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>By All Facts Newspaper<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abiastate.gov.ng\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State Government<\/a> has officially disowned and distanced itself from the so-called International Summit on Lands, Estates and Properties scheduled to hold today in Nsulu Kingdom, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area\u2014sending a clear warning to unsuspecting investors and residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nsulu, notably, is the host community for the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>International Airport, a flagship project of the Dr. Alex Otti-led administration where significant land acquisition has already been executed by the state government.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a public service announcement signed by Mr. Chaka Ikenna Chukwumerije, the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, the government declared zero involvement in the summit, stating unequivocally that it is \u201cneither organizing nor participating in the said event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll land acquisitions for the airport project at the Nsulu site have already been carried out by the government. Any individual or group carrying out land transactions in and around the area does so at great personal risk,\u201d Chukwumerije warned.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He further advised the public, especially investors, estate developers, and landowners, to direct all land-related transactions and enquiries to the Ministry of Lands and Housing at the State Secretariat, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, to avoid legal entanglements or financial losses.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-middle kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<div id=\"kvezio-178990-381245116\" class=\"kvezio-container kvezio-type-image \" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WPAdBlock\" data-adid=\"178990\" data-type=\"image\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" itemprop=\"url\" class=\"kvezio-link\" href=\"https:\/\/afnews.sumofunnel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Specil-Edition-of-Gov.-Alex-Otti-One-Year-In-Office-2024.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"kvezio-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.sumofunnel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cover-1-scaled.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"news paper\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>The Bigger Picture: Brewing Controversy Around Nsulu Airport Lands<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The government\u2019s disclaimer comes amid rising tensions and sporadic claims from some landowners in Nsulu and neighboring communities who allege inadequate compensation for lands acquired for the proposed <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>Airport City.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While these landowners argue over the size of land taken and the settlement terms, the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/abia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abia <\/a>State Government has reaffirmed its position, stating that it paid compensation, reduced the total land size acquired, and has committed to offering employment opportunities to local residents once the Airport City is operational.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, the emergence of an international summit on land issues right at the epicenter of the airport project has triggered suspicion, prompting the government to disassociate itself and issue a stern advisory.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople should be careful not to be misled by unofficial gatherings or individuals claiming authority over government lands. Such actions are not only illegal but could also lead to prosecution,\u201d the Commissioner emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Warning to Potential Buyers and Investors<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The announcement is a major red flag for potential investors, some of whom may have been lured by the promise of quick gains from plots around the high-value airport development zone. The state\u2019s position is that all legitimate land dealings must pass through the Ministry, and no parallel process or summit should be regarded as official or endorsed.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The government also stressed the importance of verifying land claims, ensuring authentic documentation, and avoiding dealings with unauthorized individuals claiming control or influence over government-acquired property.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afnews.ng\/why-abia-government-disowned-international-lands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REVEALED: Why Abia Government Disowned International Lands and Property Summit in Nsulu Abia government reveals shocking reason for disowning a land summit near the airport site. 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