The Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has issued a stern warning to individuals illegally occupying lands belonging to government schools in Cross River State, urging them to vacate or face forced eviction.
In a public statement dated March 13, 2025, the government condemned the increasing encroachment on public lands, emphasizing its determination to recover all unlawfully occupied properties.
Several government-owned institutions have been affected by the encroachment, including:
- University of Cross River (UNICROSS), formerly CRUTECH
- University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa (formerly College of Education)
- Government College, Ikot Ansa (formerly TTC Calabar)
- Government Secondary School, Obio-Asim, Odukpani
- Girls’ Secondary School, Ugep
- Government Technical College, Obubra (formerly Government Senior Science College)
- Government Secondary School (GOVISCO), Ikom
“The government has directed all illegal occupants to vacate these lands without delay,” the statement ordered.
It further warned that “swift and decisive action will be taken against defaulters, regardless of their influence or status in the state.”
Barr. Agbor revealed that Governor Bassey Otu has mandated the immediate recovery of all state properties unlawfully taken over by trespassers.
Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to protecting public assets, he cautioned against the misuse of government lands for personal gain.
The government also called on the public to provide any useful information that could aid in reclaiming state-owned properties, assuring informants of confidentiality and appropriate rewards for credible intelligence.
Citizens are encouraged to report any illegal occupation of government-owned property to the Department of Asset Management and Recovery, Governor’s Office, Calabar.
