7.9km Ring Road III Project: IBIONO IBOM SECRETARY, HON. ASUAKAK UMOH SHOWS GRATITUDE TO GOV. ENO

 

The recent flag-off and commencement of the construction of the 7.9km Ring Road III by Governor Umo Eno, has garnered genuine appreciation from Hon. Asuakak Umoh, the Secretary of the Ibiono Ibom Local Government Transition Committee.

Our paper reliably gathered that, the expansive dual-carriage Ring Road-3 extension connects three Local Government Areas: Uyo, Ikono, and Ibiono Ibom. However, Hon. Umoh told our reporter that, Ibiono Ibom covers approximately 87% of the entire road project.

Speaking with journalists and bloggers on the sidelines of the flag-off ceremony last week, Umoh, a former Councillor representing Ibiono Ibom Ward 5, praised the Governor for his dedication to constructing a network of economically significant roads across the State.

He noted that the dual-carriage road, which will include side drains and streetlights, will benefit villages in Ibiono Ibom such as Ikot Idaha, Ikot Adaidem, Ikot Akpabio, Ikot Ekop, Ikpedip, Ibiaku Ikot Ukpong, among others.

Reflecting on the past, the Ibiono Ibom Council Secretary recalled how the entire stretch of the road was in a deplorable state for many decades, noting how it had isolated many villagers, including farmers, from their daily activities, leading to untold hardships and hindering economic activities in the area. Asuakak expressed profound gratitude to Governor Umo Eno for demonstrating immense love for his people by launching the road construction project within just nine months of assuming office.

He underscored the immense importance of the massive road project, saying upon completion, it would spark economic growth, facilitate easy access for residents of Ibiono Ibom, Uyo, and Ikono, as well promoting trade and development across the three local government areas. 

Describing his people as peace-loving and grateful, Hon. Umoh assured Hensek contractors, stringent security measures, expressing confidence that Ibiono Ibom would fully support the project until its successful completion.

Hon. Asuakak Umo used the occasion to eulogize Governor Eno for inaugurating the Board of the Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency. He pointed out that the introduction of this interventionist initiative by the Governor would ensure food availability and price stability for essential food items in the State.

He expressed gratitude to Pastor Eno for appointing Akparawa Idorenyin Raphael, the SSA on Market Matters, an illustrious son of Ibiono Ibom, among members of the interventionist agency. Asuakak attested that he personally knows the appointee as a loyal and steadfast individual who will undoubtedly bring value to his new role.

Observing that the establishment of the new Agency was in line with the economic blueprint of the Pastor Eno as encapsulated in the ARISE agenda, the Ibiono Ibom Council scribe called for strong support across all LGAs for the Governor, affirming that the State Chief Executive has demonstrated through his actions and achievements that he will leave Akwa Ibom in a better state by 2031 than how he found it.