Politics Akwa Ibom Assembly Condemns Destruction of ALSCON

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The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Friday condemned the destruction of Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of the state by RUSAL.

The lawmakers made the criticism at a plenary session, following a motion on a matter of urgent public importance moved by Assemblyman Aboh Uduyok, member representing Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo Constituency.

Uduyok said that RUSAL has systematically destroyed all the assets of ALSCON, which ought to have been a veritable tool of job creation for the youths of the state.

He alleged that RUSAL has sold the vital components of ALSCON’s machinery including stem rods, anodes and Bussbarr/Riser, used in the manufacturing of steel ingots.

After a thorough debate on the issues raised, the House resolved that Gov. Godswill Akpabio should intervene and make urgent efforts to salvage the company from total destruction.

The House also resolved that the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) should take over the plant and secure its assets.

It also directed that copies of the resolution should be forwarded to President Goodluck Jonathan and members of the National Assembly from Akwa Ibom.

The Speaker, Mr Samuel Ikon, directed the House Committee on Commerce and Industry to carry out an in-depth investigation into the matter and report its findings soon.

He also directed the Acting Clerk of the House, Mrs Mandu Umoren, to communicate the Assembly’s resolution to the appropriate quarters for necessary action. (NAN)

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