Nigeria, July 11 -- The Chairman of Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), Anietie Eka, has distanced himself from a controversial report praising the Akwa Ibom State Government's flood control efforts after the publication drew widespread criticism for appearing insensitive to victims of Thursday's devastating flooding in Uyo.

The report, written by Godwin Edet, personal assistant on media to Governor Umo Eno, argued that the governor's investments in roads and drainage infrastructure prevented an even worse disaster despite severe flooding that submerged homes, businesses and major roads across the state capital.

The publication, however, triggered public outrage, with many residents and commentators questioning the appropria...