Umo Eno Flag Off 32.4km Roads Construction In Akwa Ibom Community

Umo Eno flag off 32.4km roads construction in Akwa Ibom community… assures of quality road network across the State

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has flagged off 10.9km Use Ikot Amama road with two bridges of 40m and 20m spans and a 21.5km Ikot Anyan Ediene road with 60m span bridge in Ibiono Ibom and Ikono Local Government Areas of the State.

Inaugurating the road project at Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Governor Eno stressed the significance of the road which connects Ibiono Ibom with Ikono LGA and tasked the construction firm, Setraco Limited, to deliver the project according to specifications.

He said, “We trust in the capacity of Setraco Limited to maneuver this hilly terrain and come out with a quality road as expected. You are one of the best road contractors and that was 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.”

Governor Eno appreciated the people of Ibiono Ibom for supporting his administration, reiterating the resolve of his administration to deliver on his mandate.

He commented the Senate President, Senator Goodwill Akpabio, for his vision of taking development to the area during his administration and he promised to ensure that the people benefit from more dividends of democracy .

Member representing Itu and Ibiono in the House of Representatives, Chairman of the Local Government Council, Hon. Asuakak Umoh, Paramount Ruler of the Area, HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Inyang, Member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien, in their goodwill messages, praised the Governor for taking development to all nooks and crannies of the State and pledged the people’s support for his government beyond 2027.

At Ikono Local Government Area where the Governor flagged off the 21.5km road project linking Ikot Anyan Ediene -Ikot Ntia-Urua Naira -Ikot Nseyen Nkwot-Nung Ukim Villages with 60m span bridge, the Governor spoke of his administration’s desire to provide neccesary infrastructure to boost the economy and develop agribusiness.

He described his administration as people – centric, saying that his investment in road infrastructure is geared towards enhancing the well-being of the people and the tourist potentials of the State.

The Governor therefore, commended the youths of the area for cooperating with the contractors to ensure prompt delivery of projects, urging them to engage in meaningful endeavours and protect public facilities in their domain.

Governor Eno 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 for the development to thrive.

Umo Eno Flag Off 32.4km Roads

In their goodwill messages, House member for Ikono State Constituency, Hon Asuquo Udo, Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Dr Ubong Inyang, Council Chairman, Hon. Otobong Essien, also commended the Governor for leading a people-centric administration which takes development to the people using the ARISE Agenda blueprint and pledged the peoples’ support to his administration.

On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of the contracting firm, Hensek Integrated Services, Engr. Uwem Okoko, in his statement of commitment, assured of timely delivery of the project to Ikono people and particularly appreciated the Governor for his development strides across the State.

Akwa Ibom LG Chairman Proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Corridor

Akwa Ibom LG chairman proposed Lagos-Calabar coastal road Corridor. To ensure the protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources including human health aspects, the Chairman of Uruan Local Government Area, Hon. Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong joined other stakeholders from five Local Government Areas; Akampa, Odukpani, Uruan, Nsit Atai and Okobo to interface with the Federal Ministry of Environment on the proposed Lagos-Calabar coastal road corridor.

This is in line with the provisions of the EIA Act CAP E12 LFN 2004 which makes EIA mandatory for all major developmental projects to constitute a panel, review and report on the Environmental impact of the project.

The panel was made up of experts and regulators from Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, as well as the Nigerian Conservation Foundation and the Federal Ministry of Environment and works.

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On the draft EIA report, Barr. Iquo Abia, ESQ, from the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Environment & Mineral Resources and the Cross River State Ministry of Environment, Mr. Eni Enya Bassey of the Nigeria Conservation Foundation, and Dr. Akin George of Geotechnical/Geology, provided comments.

In attendance: Hon. Minister of Environment; Balarabe Abbas Lawal represented by Mr. Shittu Hussain, Panel Chairman, Dr. John Alonge, Chairman of Okobo; Hon. George Henshaw, and Chairman of Nsit Atai; Hon. Anthony Luke.

Other Participants are Paramount Rulers, Village Heads, Opinion & youth leaders, and dignitaries from the Federal Ministry of Works & environment, among others.

Gov. Umo Eno Inspects Facilities At DASAC Ahead Of Maiden Graduation Ceremony

Gov. Umo Eno inspects facilities at DASAC ahead of maiden graduation ceremony. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed satisfaction with the facilities and training at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC), Ikot Ada Edem, in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.

Governor Eno shared his thoughts during a brief stopover at the center while on his way to flag off road construction projects in Ibiono Ibom and Ikono Local Government Areas.

He said, “I am quite impressed by the standard of facilities and training here. I came here unannounced, and from what I have seen, it looks like the school is ready.

You have seen it yourself. The Rector and her team are doing a great job here, and I am very proud of them.”

The Governor also used the opportunity to visit the Akwa Ibom State contingent to the Niger Delta Sports Festival, who are camped at the facility, and charged them to strive for victory.

The Rector of the institution, Prof. Enoidem Usoro, who conducted the Governor around the facility, spoke on the viability of the center, noting that the facilities and their products are world-class.

Umo Eno Inspects Facilities

She assured everyone that the trainees have been equipped with the requisite skills to excel in their chosen professions and invited the Governor to the graduation ceremony of the first batch of trainees, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025.

The Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre boasts schools of Fashion, Catering, Agribusiness, ICT, Metal Technology, Wood Technology, among others.