Kufre George
Thousands of Akwa Ibom State indigenes who are benefiting from the popular Epic plaza located at the city centre of Uyo, have lamented over the purported closure of the business empire.Report reveals that the plaza has employed over one thousand Akwa Ibom youths in the last three decades and due to its proximity to the University of Uyo, serves both the students and lecturers in their academic works.Some traders expressed fears over losing business opportunities when they relocate from the plaza and therefore called on the state government and relevant authorities to intervene by prevailing on whoever acquired the building to retain the commercial status of the plaza.Report has it that most of the people doing business in the plaza are already frustrated as a result of lack of capital to engage in a meaningful venture.A graduate of Computer Engineering operating at the plaza, Mr. Monday Joshua, said the owner of the newly-acquired plaza had given him one month notice, but described the deadline as too urgent.
