Infrastructural Revolution in Itu: KUFREABASI EDIDEM EULOGIZES GOV ENO

 

•••Vows Continued Support Beyond 2027

The Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. KufreAbasi Edidem, has eulogized the administration of Governor Umo Eno, for its remarkable strides in transforming the infrastructural landscape of Itu Local Government Area.

Edidem, who represents Itu State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, gave the commendation during a recent inspection tour of ongoing projects across the local government area, including a massive road work in Oku Iboku-Ayadehe Road, which passes through the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Itu, HRM Edidem Edet Inyang.

Among the key projects inspected were the 5.5km Oku-Iboku-Ayadehe Road, the 5km T-Junction to Mary Slessor Hospital Road, the 4km Uyo Village Road, and the 4.7km Itam Industrial Layout/Quality Ceramic Road linking the Mbak, Ikot Ebom, and Ikot Ekwere communities. Also included were the remodelling of Etaha Itam Market, with a new park, street lighting, and toilet facilities, the Model Primary School in Odiok Itam, the Calabar-Itu Road erosion and drainage project, and the 2.07km Itu-Urua Ekpa Road with underground drainage.

Fielding questions from journalists and members of the State House of Assembly Press Corps, Edidem, who is a former Chairman of Itu Local Government, stated that Itu had never witnessed such an extensive infrastructural transformation, explaining that this was the reason the area had long been advocating for government intervention.

"Itu has never had it this good in terms of road construction. This is the only administration that has remembered the local government in such a significant way. We owe Governor Umo Eno our massive support," he emphasized.

The lawmaker further called on youths in the area to maintain peace and cooperate with contractors to ensure the timely completion of these projects. He also urged the contractors to strictly adhere to project specifications and local content policies to avoid any disruption.

Prior to inspecting the 5.5km Oku Iboku-Ayadehe Road, which passes through the Paramount Ruler's palace, the lawmaker first paid a courtesy visit to the royal father to express gratitude for his efforts in maintaining peace. He assured the Paramount Ruler that the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly would continue to offer the necessary support to ensure the successful completion of the projects, including addressing any funding or cost variation challenges faced by contractors.

The elated Paramount Ruler of Itu, HRM Edidem Edet Inyang, in his response, lauded Edidem and the Itu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Ubong Nkutt, for their strong teamwork in driving development in the area. He particularly commended the lawmaker for offering effective and responsive representation to the constituency.

The Royal Father pledged the full support of the traditional institution for the successful execution of the projects, urging relevant authorities to resolve any challenges that may arise during implementation.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker, while expressing strong confidence in the future of Itu under the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno, assured that the people of Itu, who have benefitted greatly from the administration, will remain steadfast in their support for the Governor’s vision, even beyond 2027.