GOV ENO HARPS ON CONTINUITY, INAUGURATES 13.6KM IBESIKPO ASUTAN,NSIT IBOM LINK ROAD

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GOV ENO HARPS ON CONTINUITY, INAUGURATES 13.6KM IBESIKPO ASUTAN,NSIT IBOM LINK ROAD

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed his appreciation to the people of Akwa Ibom State for their unwavering support which culminated in his emergence as Governor, saying it has enabled continuity in projects initiated by his predecessor, Mr Udom Emmanuel.

He has also assured that as long as communities cooperate with contractors, more projects will be allotted to such communities.

Governor spoke in a message delivered on Thursday during the commissioning of the 13.6km Ikot Obio Offong~Nnung Ukana ~Enen Esit Road.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, the Governor said the decision to vote him, has made it possible to complete all ongoing projects that were embarked upon by his immediate predecessor Mr Udom Emmanuel.

Governor Eno had previous day inaugurated another road project in Mkpat Enin, which was inherited at 50 percent completion from Mr Emmanuel’s administration.

He called on Communities in the State to imbibe accommodating spirit to contractors in their communities, saying that this will bring more development to them.

“The communities should be careful not to vandalize government projects done in their villages, but rather accommodate contractors so that more developments will be brought there.

“I congratulate the benefitting communities on the completion of this road project. The contractor deserves a pat on the back for a job well done while the Commissioner, Prof. Eno Ibanga and officials of the Ministry of Works and Fire Service deserve commendation for being competent supervisors.”

The Deputy Governor further stated that the commissioning of the project marks that the administration is geared towards fostering continuity.

“It is such a fulfilling experience, deploying the resources of the State for the benefit of its people, especially the less privileged and the often neglected rural communities.

“Today, we are in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area to commission the Ikot Obio Offong – Nung Ukana – Enen Nsit – Afaha Udo Eyop – Afaha Offiong Road which connects and traverses parts of Ibesikpo Asutan and Nsit Ibom Local Government Areas.

“The completion and commissioning of this road signify a giant stride in our rural development drive and the plan to interconnect our communities through access roads under the ARISE Agenda.

In welcome remarks, the Chairman of Ibesikpo Asutan LGA, Hon Edidiong Inyang thanked Governor Eno for the inclusive politics that he adorned the youths of Ibesikpo Asutan, reaffirming that they will not disappoint him come 2027.

Recalling how Governor Eno flagged off and commissioned a healthcare facility in a space of 6 months in office, Mr Inyang noted that the people of Ibesikpo Asutan are more than grateful to him for the development he has brought to their Local Government Area, adding that the commissioning of the 13.6km Ikot Obio Offong-Enen Nsit road has brought light to the entire community.

“After 3 months, you came back to commission that healthcare facility which is still working today. You have done so well by bringing light to the entire community that we are standing” he said.

Also speaking, Edidem Clement Francis Ekpeyong, the Paramount Ruler of Ibesikpo Asutan, expressed his appreciation for the governor’s dedication to the ARISE AGENDA. He praised the governor as “a man of capacity,” acknowledging the governor’s commitment to development and the prosperity of the people of Ibesikpo Asutan.

“Today is a great one for us,” said Edidem Ekpenyong.

“The governor has not only opened up this critical road but has also empowered the younger generation in office, giving them wings to fly. I encourage these young leaders to maximize this opportunity, following the governor’s example of commitment and hard work.”

Reflecting on the governor’s dedication to sustainable growth, Edidem Ekpeyong added, “We thank him very sincerely. This is not the first time he has shown his capacity in Ibesikpo Asutan, and this will certainly not be the last.”

Member State House of Assembly Mr Ubong Attah expressed gratitude to the Governor for meeting the expectation of the people and his constituency by delivering the mandate of his Arise Agenda.
He noted that the governor has stirred the wheel of leadership in line with his vision of the mandate, and assured of their support.

The Managing Director of JMK Construction Mr.Faysal Harb appreciated Gov Eno for awarding the contract to his firm, maintaining that the road was in a deplorable state, but that the community cooperated in ensuring safety, efficiency and effectiveness.

The Commissioner of Finance Dr. Linus Nkanga expressed satisfaction towards the project.

He said the project has great economic impact on the people, as this will touched both rural-urban traders as they traverse the market.

He furthered that the project will enabled farmers to efficiently store and transport their produce to markets, curb the problem of Rural-Urban migration as this is one of the cardinal project on the Arise Agenda of his excellency.

Describing the road, the Commissioner for works and fire service, Prof Eno Ibanga stated that the road was a virgin road with 50% completion and the coming of Pastor Eno took it to 100% completion with a 1.2km drainage to avoid flooding, a roundabout to divert traffic and an accessible road that links to Nsit Ibom LGA.

Speaking on behalf of the women, the Chapter woman leader Anyanime Obot described the governor as a compassionate leader and thanked him for everything that he has done for the people of Ibesikpo and prayed God to bless him.

The deputy governor later inspected the new school blocks in two schools, constructed by the Contractor, as gifts to the communities and lauded him for his love to host communities.

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