Wednesday May 27, 2026
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The Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday, commissioned five projects in the Oron Local Government Area, saying they were part of his administration’s efforts to expand infrastructure and improve public services in the coastal area.
The projects included a Model Primary Health Centre, a Youth Development Centre, the 4.2-kilometre Effiong Esang and Ukpong Streets, as well as the 800 metres of discharge drains.
The governor also inaugurated a newly constructed administrative block at the Oron Local Government Council Secretariat. The facility houses offices for the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Council Secretary and Supervisors, along with a conference hall.
During the visit, Eno flagged off the construction of internal roads within the council secretariat and inspected the ongoing Oron Maritime Project.
Speaking during an inspection ahead of the commissioning, the Commissioner for Health, Ekem Emmanuel, described the Model Primary Health Centre as a major improvement in healthcare delivery in the area.
He said healthcare services were previously rendered from a small apartment within security quarters, a situation he described as inadequate for patients and medical personnel.
The chairman of Oron Local Government Area, Asuquo Enweme, said the projects would improve healthcare services, youth development and governance at the grassroots level.
According to him, the Youth Development Centre would serve as a platform for youth engagement, empowerment and capacity building.
Enweme said the construction of the administrative block was inspired by the infrastructural projects embarked upon by the state government.
He also commended the Deputy Governor, Akon Eyakenyi, for her support towards the completion of the project.
Residents who spoke during the visit expressed optimism that ongoing projects in the area would boost development and economic activities within the coastal corridor.
The visit also featured an endorsement rally organised by supporters under the aegis of Friends of Umo Eno in Oron.
Akwa Ibom Gov Eno Commissions Five Projects In Oron
