Families slam N1bn lawsuit against FG, firm over east west road project after death of two
Two persons have reportedly died following construction work along Ataobong bypass axis, Phase IV of the East West road awarded by the federal ministry of works . It was gathered that rain water was allegedly channelled to houses during the construction work causing buildings to collapse, killing two people while others were rendered homeless. It […] Families slam N1bn lawsuit against FG, firm…
Two individuals reportedly lost their lives due to construction work on the Ataobong bypass axis of Phase IV of the East West road, which was awarded by the federal ministry of works. Rainwater allegedly ran into homes during the construction, causing buildings to collapse and killing two people, while others were left homeless.
One victim, Isaac Nkenyie, lost his life during a night rainfall, while his wife, Rita Isaac Nkenyie, lost her child in the same vicinity. Mrs. Nkenyie, speaking to reporters, recounted the hardship and suffering her family has endured since the tragedy, including hunger, lack of accommodation, and inability to pay school fees for their children.
The affected families, led by Daniel Sunday Etukudoh, Monday Edoho, Anietie Henry Edoho, and Miriam Ekaso, have filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, Gitto Construczioni General Nigeria Ltd, and the Akwa Ibom State Government, seeking a compensation of one billion naira. The claimants have also demanded an order from the court to compel the defendants to pay the compensation and restrain them from paying selective compensation.
Iniama and Associates, the estate valuer, stated that the compensation payments for the East West road bypass had started but were subsequently halted. The case is set to be heard on October 20th, 2026.
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