Windstorm wreak Havoc in Ibom Hotel and Golf Course
The Ibom Hotel and Golf Course, Uyo has been struck by a severe windstorm leaving behind destruction on its a trail.
The unfortunate incident which occurred in the evening hours of Wednesday, May 1, 2024, led to the falling of several trees within the hotel, with golf course being the worst hit.
Confirming the incidence, Mr. Emmanuel Ekong, the Chief Executive Officer of Equatorial Parks and Premises Ltd – Maintainers of Ibom Golf Course – said, “We had a very unfortunate natural disaster on Wednesday evening in the Hotel and Golf Course. A very strong wind blew over the area and brought down about 100 trees.
It was also gathered that despite the fact that some of the trees fell on roofs and others on right of ways, no injuries or loss of life was recorded.
The storm may have passed but the mess it has left behind is quite evident. According to Mr. Ekong, “We are almost overwhelmed by the extent of work required to clear the mess but we are on it”.
Considering the enormity of crosscutting the fallen trees/evacuation of the debris to be undertaken, extra machines and manpower will be required. There is therefore an urgent need for Akwa Ibom State Government, corporate organisations and sports enthusiasts to step in and help fastrack the ongoing clearing work.
