Government Pushes for Constructive Dialogue to Resolve Egbu/Uratta Layout Land Case

The Imo State Government, through the Ministry of Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning, has taken steps to address a long-standing land dispute by inviting the concerned parties to a resolution meeting. The public notice, issued on March 28, 2025, and signed by the Honorable Commissioner, Chief Enyinna Onuegbu, outlines the details of the initiative.

The dispute stems from the partial execution of a judgment by the Imo State High Court in suit No: HOW/320/2006. This legal case involves several parties, including Owerri North Housing Estate Ltd., the Incorporated Trustees of Jesusville Foundation for Education, Austin Chima, Kenneth Ekechi, Portfolio Resources Nig. Ltd., and the unknown occupants of Plot P. 10, Egbu/Uratta Layout in Owerri North.

According to the notice, the land in question has since been developed and is now occupied by both residents and businesses, making the resolution of this issue crucial. The Ministry has invited the following parties to a meeting aimed at finding an amicable settlement:

1. Representative of Owerri North Housing Estate Ltd.
2. Representative of the Incorporated Trustees of Jesusville Foundation for Education.
3. Mr. Austin Chima.
4. Mr. Kenneth Ekechi.
5. Representative of Portfolio Resources Nig. Ltd.
6. Representative of the unknown occupants of Plot P. 10, Egbu/Uratta Layout.

The meeting is scheduled to take place as follows:
**Date**: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
**Time**: 11:00 AM
**Venue**: Office of the Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning.

This effort demonstrates the government’s commitment to resolving disputes and ensuring harmonious coexistence within the state.

Stakeholders are urged to attend the meeting as scheduled to contribute to a fair and lasting resolution.