By Chioma Onuegbu

Uyo—Unyenge community in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has given Universal Energy Resources Limited a 14-day ultimatum to quit its land or risk the wrath of the community.

The community said that the ultimatum became necessary following the company’s breach of Memorandum of Understanding, MoU,  bordering on neglect, marginalisation, violation of the rights and privileges of the community in terms of employment and youths empowerment.

According to the community, the company’s refusal to reply many letters sent them in respect of the  above listed issues could only be construed as  UERL daring its host community to do their worst.

A representative of the Council of Chiefs, Mr. Edet Edietteh, yesterday, said that in order for the company to remain in Unyenge, it must as a matter of urgency implement the 2014/2015 community development projects that were due since March 2015.

He listed some of the development projects to include youth empowerment, students’ bursary, women empowerment  and construction of principal quarters at Unyenge Community Comprehensive Secondary School.

Responding, the Project Manager of UERL, Mr Steve Okoko, said, that the company will look into the issues raised by the community with a view to resolving them amicably.