Stubb Creek Forest Reserve

The Stubb Creek Forest Reserve also known as Akoiyak Ekid, is a gazette forest reserve in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, established in 1930. The reserve has attracted several researchers from within and outside Nigeria, as it is considered a hotspot for biodiversity, especially it floral and faunal resources.[1][2]

Ownership dispute

In 2021, a public dispute emerged between Eket and Ibeno Local government areas of Akwa Ibom State on the ownership of Stubb creek forest reserve. This dispute was intensified following the interest of BUA Group of Companies in the forest.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Ibom Greener Project". www.climate-chance.org. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Ohimain, Elijah I. (2022), "Benefits and Threats of Biodiversity Conservation in Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, Nigeria", in Chibueze Izah, Sylvester (ed.), Biodiversity in Africa: Potentials, Threats and Conservation, Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, Singapore: Springer Nature, pp. 109–142, doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3326-4_5, ISBN 978-981-19-3326-4, retrieved 18 February 2024
  3. ↑ Odey, Patrick (14 December 2021). "Crisis over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, attempt to scare away investors — A/Ibom monarch". The Punch. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ekid people drag BUA, others to court for encroaching on Stubbs Creek Forest". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.

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