¶ By Henshaw Nyong.
Member representing Ukanafun State Constituency in the State
House of Assembly, Hon Otobong Jonathan Akpan, has commended the State
Government for its efforts in building critical road infrastructure to boost
agriculture and economic diversification in the State.
The
lawmaker gave the commendation on Tuesday, when he led the State Commissioner
for Works; Mr Ephraim Inyang-Eyen and the Ministry's engineers around his
Constituency, to assess roads that require urgent construction and
rehabilitation.
Some
of the areas visited were, Ekefe, Ikot Nneke, Ikot Oku Usung and Ikot Akai,
Ikot Udo Mbong, amongst others.
The
Assemblyman specifically lauded the State governor; Mr Udom Emmanuel, for
allowing his constituents enjoy his Superior Performance in the area of road
infrastructure.
He
regretted that, lack of access roads to evacuate agricultural products had
remained a huge setback for agriculture in the area, thereby leading to wastage,
while also making farming appears an unprofitable ventures to many.
While
thanking the governor for finally visiting his Constituency with good news, Hon
Otobong Akpan, gave assurance that Ukanafun people will continue to massively
support Mr Udom Emmanuel and his administration, until he completes his full
tenure in 2023.
Earlier,
the State Commissioner for Works; Mr Ephraim Inyang-Eyen, said, Governor Udom
Emmanuel was committed to spreading developmental projects across the State;
open up rural areas and connect them to urban centers.
While
soliciting the cooperation and support of Akwa Ibom people to government, the
Commissioner assured Ukanafun people that a comprehensive report on roads that
require urgent construction in their area will be presented to Governor for
immediate action.
Meanwhile,
a large crowd of exciting Ukanafun people turned out to welcome the inspection
team and took them around the area.
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