The 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Okoro-Ikot Ibritam road has been officially commissioned, marking a major economic breakthrough for the people of Oruk-Anam and other parts of the State.
🎈The road, which is expected to boost trade and economic activities, was commissioned, Saturday 29th March, 2025 by Governor Umo Eno.
🎈Inaugurating the infrastructure, Governor Eno emphasized the economic viability of the road, stating that it was impossible to abandon the project which was initiated by his predecessor. He also announced plans to flag off work at the International Conference Centre and the Tropicana Hotel.
🎈Eno expressed his administration’s commitment to private sector-minded governance, urging young people to take advantage of the opportunities available. He also assured that his government is youth-friendly and willing to support those who are ready to contribute to the state’s development.
🎈Earlier, the Chairman of Oruk-Anam, Sunday Festus Akpan, commended the Governor for the project and other ongoing infrastructure developments in the area.
🎈 Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, provided an overview of the project, highlighting its technical details and the challenges faced during its construction.
🎈In their goodwill message, stakeholders in the area including the House of Representatives Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk-Anam Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Unyime Etim, Paramount Ruler of Oruk-Anam, Akuku Engr. J. J. Abosi, Political Leader of Oruk-Anam, Sir. Udo Kieran, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, and the House of Assembly Member for Oruk-Anam State Constituency, Hon. Sampson Idiong, hailed the road project as a game-changer for the local government and neighboring areas, providing access to Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia and other States in the Niger-Delta region .
🎈They asserted that the infrastructure is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the people of the area, and pledged their total to the government of Pastor Umo Eno.
🎈In furtherance of their corporate social responsibility, one the construction firm handling the project, Amitec Construction Company said it is committed to constructing water projects in each of the villages traversed by the road and also announced the sponsorship of Akwa Ibom youths in the Dakadda Skills Acquisition Centre in addition to the donation of 50,000 copies of exercise books to schools in the State.
@ Ministry of Information, Uyo
