Eno Commissions 6.5km Road In Ikot Ekpene, Promises More Projects

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has commissioned the 6.475-kilometre Amanyam–Mbiaso Road in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, promising to sustain development across the state.

The commissioning was part of activities marking the 39th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State. The road is the third of 39 projects scheduled for commissioning across the state’s 31 local government areas by the end of September.

Speaking at the event, Eno said his administration would remain focused on improving the living conditions of residents rather than engaging in unnecessary political distractions.

“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 said.

The governor commended the people of Ikot Ekpene for their support and pledged that projects inherited from previous administrations that had not been completed would be reviewed and completed where necessary.

He also promised additional development initiatives in the area, including the Ikot Ekpene International Market, Compassionate Homes, primary healthcare centres and more road projects.

Eno praised the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Aniefiok Nkom, for executing projects targeted at improving the welfare of residents. He said similar initiatives by local government chairmen across the state demonstrated the benefits of local government autonomy.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga, said the Amanyam–Mbiaso Road was constructed as an 8-metre-wide single carriageway with 12.95 kilometres of side drains.

According to him, the road connects four communities — Ifuho, Ibong, Ikot Udoe and Mbiaso — providing improved connectivity and access for residents of the affected areas.