UniUyo and Use Atai End 35-Year Dispute with Peace Pact
On September 8, 2023, the University of Uyo (UniUyo) and its host community, Use Atai, concluded a 35-year dispute with a new peace pact. The reconciliation occurred during a meeting at the office of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Christopher Nyong Ekong, attended by university management and community representatives.
Previous attempts to resolve the conflict had failed, leading to ongoing disagreements over access, boundaries, and protection of university property. Chief Kenneth Ekponudim Ntong, who led the community delegation, identified urgent issues such as improving access roads and resolving boundary disputes.
He emphasized that these demands aimed to address underlying issues rather than reopen old wounds. The communities expressed readiness to collaborate with the university for mutual development and security.
Prof. Ekong described the reconciliation as historic, emphasizing the university's commitment to building partnerships based on communication and mutual respect.
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