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From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has commissioned 6.475-kilometre Amanyam–Mbiaso road in Ikot Ekpene as part of activities marking the 39th anniversary of the state creation.
The project was the third among 39 projects lined up for commissioning till the end of September across the 31 local government areas the state .
Speaking at the road project commissioning ceremony,
Eno said his administration’s priority was to improve the quality of life of the people rather than engage in unnecessary politicking at the expense of development.
“Whatever developmental efforts that we are putting in place are tailored towards the overall benefit and improved living conditions of our people. We don’t play politics with the welfare of our citizenry”
He commended the people of Ikot Ekpene for their unwavering support for his administration and assured them that all uncomplicated projects inherited from previous administrations would be reviewed and completed for the benefit of the people.
Eno also assured the people of Ikot Ekpene of more development projects, including the Ikot Ekpene International Market, Compassionate Homes, Primary Health Centres and additional road projects.
He appreciated the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area Hon Aniefiok Nkom for his efforts to execute people-oriented projects adding that similar developmental efforts by local government chairmen across the State were encouraging and a confirmation to local government autonomy.
The Commissioner for Works in the state Prof Eno Ibanga while presenting an overview of the road project explained that the 6.475-kilometre single-carriageway road has eight-metre width and constructed with 12.95 kilometres side drains.
According to him, the road traverses Ifuho, Ibong, Ikot Udoe and Mbiaso communities.
Ibanga described the project as a complete developmental ecosystem that had opened up Amanyam and adjoining communities adding that the road was diligently supervised to ensure standard, quality and durability.
He thanked the Governor Umo Eno for approving the variation in the project cost, which he said facilitated its timely completion.
Earlier, the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom, commended Governor Eno for his developmental strides in the area, particularly the ongoing International Market, hospital project and access roads as well as the Amanyam–Mbiaso road.
“You have done so much in, and for Ikot Ekpene. Currently, you have four projects to commission in Ikot Ekpene. I want to tell you that we are very happy with you
“Today, Amanyam and the entire Ikot Ekpene people have declared total support for you. You promised and you have delivered. We assure you of our full support now and in the 2027 general elections.”
In separate goodwill messages, the political leader of Ikot Ekpene, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, and the Paramount Ruler of the area, HRM Okon Udo Ukut, commended Eno for what they described as his commitment to the development of the people.
They noted that the poor condition of the road had left residents facing hardship for decades, with economic activities in the area severely affected.
They applauded Eno for completing the road and other economically viable projects, saying the developments have restored hope to the people of Ikot Ekpene.
” As community leaders , we expressed our support for your administration and your second term aspiration . We would support”
