Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- An ICT expert, Willy Ibiok, has advised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to seek dialogue on the controversy over the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve in the state, rather than dismissing legitimate voices.

Mr Ibiok, who hails from Akwa Ibom but resides in Abuja, offered the advice to Mr Eno via a Facebook post on 10 January. He stated that the Akwa Ibom State Government "appears to be receiving advice that misses the mark on the nature and direction of wider governance issues".

"Too often, decisions seem driven by expediency rather than broad consultation, scientific evidence, community engagement, and long-term public good. The result? Unnecessary divisions, mistrust, and alienation of the masses who yearn for progre...