The Enugu State House of Assembly has discovered irregularities in the documentation related to the acquisition of land for the Centenary City project in the state.

Following detailed investigations by its Special Committee on Lands, led by Hon. Iloabuchi Aniagu, the Assembly disclosed that the acquisition process for the approximately 1,000-hectare land lacked proper procedures and adequate consultations.

The report emphasised that the Amechi and Obeagu communities, who declared the land as ancestral, were largely excluded from the process.

The Assembly urged the state government to resolve the conflict between the Amechi and Obeagu communities in the Enugu South Local Government Area.

The land, which was allegedly encroached upon by Private Estates International West Africa Ltd. (PEIWA), was acquired without adequate negotiation or meaningful involvement of the affected communities.

Lawmakers, led by the Speaker, expressed concerns over the rising tension in the area and emphasised the urgency of mediation to restore peace.

The House advised the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, to set up a high-powered panel to tackle the grievances and enhance transparency and fairness in the state’s land administration.

Similarly, the Assembly implored all parties involved to embrace dialogue, matching Governor Mbah’s broader efforts to resolve lingering challenges surrounding land purchase and management in Enugu State.