The Enugu State Government has dismissed as false a report claiming that Ette, a border community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, has been ceded to Kogi State by the National Boundary Commission (NBC).
In a statement issued on Friday, the Secretary of the Enugu State Boundary Committee, Dr. Solomon Ejim, described the report as misleading and unfounded, insisting that the NBC has not taken any decision on the long-standing boundary dispute between Enugu and Kogi states.
Ejim said the attention of the state government was drawn to what he called a “fake online publication” alleging that Ette community had been administratively transferred to Kogi State.
He stated that the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission had been contacted on the matter and had outrightly disowned the report, stressing that no such decision had been reached or communicated by the commission.
According to the statement, “The Enugu State Government wishes to categorically state that the report is false. The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission has vehemently debunked and disowned it, confirming that it did not emanate from the Commission.”
The government urged residents of Ette, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, and Enugu State at large to disregard the report, describing it as the handiwork of mischief makers bent on causing unnecessary tension.
Ejim further appealed to the public to remain calm and go about their lawful activities, assuring them that no resolution has been taken by the NBC regarding the Enugu–Kogi boundary dispute.
“There is no cause for alarm. No such administrative action has been taken, and no report has been published by the National Boundary Commission on this matter,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, Governor Peter Mbah has reiterated his administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and economic activities across the state.
Speaking at the Southeast Business and Investment Summit 2.0 in Enugu late last month, the governor, represented by his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai, said the state had invested significantly in strengthening its security architecture.
Mbah acknowledged the broader security challenges facing the country but noted that Enugu had recorded notable improvements due to sustained investments in technology and intelligence-driven security measures.
“In Enugu, we have made huge investments in security to protect lives and businesses. The number of incidents is dropping rapidly,” he said.
While noting that some security successes could not be disclosed publicly, the governor assured residents that government agencies remain vigilant and committed to ensuring their safety.
“We may not be where we want to be yet, but be assured that while you sleep, we are working tirelessly to keep you safe,” he said.
