Officials from the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, along with the Asagba in Council, have raised concerns about land grabbers and alleged blackmail affecting the college.
As gathered by Quest Times, the concern stemmed from reported land encroachment at the college, involving excavation and alleged participation of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien.
Recent news suggested that the Asagba of Asaba expressed distress over unauthorized mining activities at the Federal College of Education Technical.
Further claims also indicated that a relative of the monarch has been involved in selling college land, asserting the Asagba’s awareness of these transactions.
In response, Prof Josephine Anene-Okeakwa, the Provost of FCE(T), Asaba, clarified that the college granted approval for excavation to facilitate the construction of Koka Road and another behind the college, emphasizing the intention to reclaim the land afterward.
Questioning the validity of allegations, Prof Anene-Okeakwa stated, “They are not miners. The college is aware. We gave them the place to excavate for the construction of roads to reclaim thereafter.”
She also questioned the legitimacy of selling federal government land, emphasizing the college’s adherence to master plans approved by town planning authorities.
While expressing respect for the Asagba of Asaba, Prof Anene-Okeakwa called on the monarch to caution those using his name in the sale of college land, emphasizing that any attempt to tarnish the college’s reputation would not be tolerated.
The provost urged cooperation in resolving the matter, stating, “We don’t want to join issues with the Asagba of Asaba because he is our father and we respect him. Anyone colluding with unscrupulous elements within Asaba community to encroach on the college land does that at their peril.”