FENRAD Calls For Full Transparency And Accountability In The Enyimba Hotels Redevelopment Project
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD Nigeria) A leading civil society organization in Abia state has called for transparency and public disclosure surrounding the ongoing redevelopment of the Enyimba International Hotel, Aba, a flagship hospitality project which has been projected by the Abia State Government as a major catalyst for tourism, job creation, and economic rejuvenation in the state.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) protocols, labour laws, and community engagement standards, particularly given the project’s location within Aba’s densely populated commercial axis.
Our Position and Demands
FENRAD therefore calls on the Abia State Government to:
Publish the full details of the Enyimba Hotel redevelopment contract, including cost, funding structure, and partnership terms.
Disclose the procurement process, stating clearly whether the project was competitively bid or single-sourced.
Clarify the role of all partners (including Radisson Blu, Landmark Group, or any local investors), and specify their respective equity stakes or management responsibilities.
Provide periodic progress reports to the public and civil society organizations on milestones achieved, expenditures made, and timelines for completion.
Ensure environmental compliance, transparent land acquisition processes, and local content participation to guarantee that Abians truly benefit from the redevelopment.
Transparency Builds Trust
The Enyimba Hotel represents more than a physical structure; it is a symbol of Aba’s commercial heritage and the promise of renewed investor confidence in Abia State. FENRAD believes that transparent governance, open contracting, and public engagement are indispensable to ensuring that this project serves the collective interest of Abians and does not become another opaque venture shrouded in secrecy.
As part of its civic oversight mandate, FENRAD will continue to engage relevant agencies, stakeholders, and development partners to ensure compliance with the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, Public Procurement Act, and Abia State Fiscal Responsibility Law
Signed:
Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor
Executive Director
Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD Nigeria)
Email: info@fenrad.org.ng | www.fenrad.org.ng
Tel; 08033383708.
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