The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has flagged off a 10.9km Use Ikot Amama Road with two bridges of 40m and 20m length in Ibiono Ibom LGA and a 21.5km Ikot Anyan Ediene Road with 60m span bridge in Ikono Local Government Area of the state.
The governor stressed the significance of the road projects in the two Local Government Areas while inaugurating the project at Ibiono Ibom, urging Setraco, the construction company for the project to deliver according to specification and in time.
“We trust in the capacity of Setraco Limited to manoeuvre this hilly terrain and come out with a quality road as expected. You are one of the best road contractors and that was the reason you were chosen to handle this project.
“We are determined to seamlessly connect every part of this state with an economically viable road network.
“Road infrastructure is a critical catalyst for development, and we are determined to ensure that we holistically raise the bar of development in all sectors of our economy, be it tourism, healthcare, transportation or otherwise.” The Governor said.
He appreciated the support his administration enjoys from indigenes of Ibiono Ibom while reiterating his administration’s resolve to deliver on its mandate.
The governor commended the Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio, for his vision of bringing development to the area during his administration and promised to ensure that the people benefit from more democracy dividends.
Hon Ime Okon, The Member representing Itu and Ibiono in the House of Representatives, The Chairman of the Local Government Council, Asuakak Umoh, Paramount Ruler of the Area, Ime Inyang, Member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Moses Essien all thanked the governor for taking development to all nooks and crannies of the state and pledged the people’s support for his government beyond 2027 in their goodwill messages.
At Ikono Local Government Area, Governor Eno Inaugurated a 21.5km road project linking Ikot Anyan Ediene-Ikot Ntia-Urua Naira -Ikot Nseyen Nkwot-Nung Ukim villages with 60m span bridge, he reiterated his administration’s desire to provide necessary infrastructure to boost the economy and develop agribusiness, describing his government as people-centric, adding that his investment in road infrastructure is geared towards enhancing the well-being of the people and the state’s tourist potential.
The governor called on the Youths of the community to cooperate with the contractors to ensure prompt project delivery and urged them to engage in meaningful endeavours and protect public facilities in their community.
The Governor informed the people that he would extend the ongoing street lighting project in Uyo, the state capital, to the local communities and sued for peace and cooperation with all levels of government so that development could thrive.
In their goodwill messages, House of Assembly member representing Ikono State Constituency Asuquo Udo, Commissioner for Trade and Investment Ubong Inyang, and Ikono Council Chairman Otobong Essien were full of praises for the governor for his people-centric administration with The ARISE Agenda blueprint, they all pledged the support of Ikono people to his administration
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