SUNDAY March 30, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed appreciation to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistency in the release of fund which has aided execution of State projects.
Governor Eno made the commendation when he inaugurated the 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Ibritam Road with two bridges of 20m and 80m span in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
Governor Eno thanked the President Tinubu-led administration for the release of funds to state governments across the nation for execution of life- touching projects.
He stated that his administration, since assumption of office, has not borrowed or depended on any bank for the funding of projects in spite of the numerous projects it has executed, acknowledging God for the grace and wisdom to manage the State’s resources judiciously.
The Governor commended the people of Oruk Anam for their support, especially the immediate past First Lady, Dr. Martha Udom Emmanuel, a daughter of the area, whom he refered to his Campaigner-in-Chief, adding that the people and the State in general will benefit from more impactful projects.
Enumerating the economic importance of the road to the people, Governor Eno noted that the road which connects the State to other major economic hubs in the Niger Delta will improve the living standards of the people thereby boosting the economy of the State.
“The truth is, these are economically-viable roads, and like they have told us, this road connects to other states in the Niger Delta. So there is no way we can leave this road uncompleted.
” So I thank the Federal Government for making funds available to states for execution of projects.
“We also want to thank God for the grace that he has given us to manage the funds that are available to us, because it is one thing to have funds, but another thing to manage the funds well,” he said.
The Governor revealed that his administration inherited the road at 50% and then provided the necessary funding to complete it.
He also instructed the Ministry of Works and Fire Service to install streetlights along the newly commissioned road, while urging local government chairmen to safeguard government projects within their domains.
Earlier in his remarks, the member representing Ukanafun- Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Hon. Unyime Idem expressed gratitude to the Governor for fulfilling his campaign promises to the people of Oruk Anam, describing his superlative performance and leadership style as excellent and worthy of emulation.
He pledged the people’s continuous support for the Governor and stated that he would receive massive votes come 2027.
Other Stakeholders including the Local Government Chairman, Rt. Hon Sunday Festus; Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel John; Member representing Oruk Anam in the State House of Assembly, Hon Sampson Idiong; Political Leader, Sir Udo Kierian Akpan; Delivery Advisor for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet; and the Paramount Ruler of the area, HRM Obong Johnson Obosi appreciated the Governor for completing the project, and for other ongoing projects in the area.
They described the Governor as a man of his word, who has delivered on his promises to the people.
