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The Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has warned trespassers occupying lands belonging to government schools in the state to vacate or be forcibly removed.
In a public statement dated March 13, 2025, the government condemned the rising cases of land encroachment in the state.
Some of the government schools whose lands have been encroached upon include the University of Cross River (UNICROSS), formerly CRUTECH; the 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); and Government Secondary School (GOVISCO), Ikom, among others.
“The government has directed all illegal occupants to vacate these lands without delay,” the statement ordered.
It warned that “swift and decisive action will be taken against defaulters, regardless of their influence or status in the state.”
He disclosed that the state Governor, Bassey Otu, has mandated the immediate recovery of all state properties unlawfully taken over by trespassers.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting government assets and preventing their misuse for personal gain.
The government called on members of the public to provide any useful information that could aid in recovering these state-owned assets, assuring informants of confidentiality and appropriate rewards for credible intelligence.
The statement enjoined members of the public to report illegal occupation of government-owned property to the Department of Asset Management and Recovery, Governor’s Office, Calabar.
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