Otobong Bob to Gov Eno: You’ve Earned Our Trust, Our Support Remains Unshaken

 

Rt Hon Bob with his colleague from Nsit Atai

Deputy Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and representative of Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Otobong Bob, has reaffirmed his total support for Governor Umo Eno, describing him as a leader who has earned the trust and loyalty of the people through performance, humility, and unity-driven governance.

The lawmaker gave the endorsement during the inauguration of the newly completed 14.8km Ikot Ubo–Odot Road, a major inter-LGA link constructed by Setraco Nigeria Ltd, which connects Nsit Ubium and Nsit Atai with other neighbouring local government areas including Eket, ONNA, Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi.

Aerial view of the new road 

Addressing a jubilant crowd gathered for the commissioning, Bob praised Governor Eno for demonstrating what he described as “practical leadership,” noting that the road was delivered within just 12 months, a record time for such a major project.

He explained that the Ikot Ubo–Odot corridor will not only open up rural communities but will significantly boost trade, agriculture, and local productivity in both Nsit Ubium and Nsit Atai, and by extension, neighbouring areas.

The lawmaker also used the opportunity to highlight other ongoing projects in Nsit Ubium under the Umo Eno administration, including the Songhai Model Farm and other agro-industrial initiatives. He said the new road will provide faster access to these projects and enhance their economic value, particularly in terms of moving goods to markets.

“As a community, we say thank you. As a local government, we say thank you. As a federal constituency, we say thank you. And as a state, we say thank you,” Bob declared.

Then came the clincher:

“Your Excellency, as you lead, we will continue to follow. And on your mandate, we will continue to stand.”

The event, which drew applause from political leaders across party lines, was part of activities lined up to celebrate Governor Eno’s second anniversary in office, themed “Celebrating Two Years of Spectacular Performance.”

Other speakers at the event equally praised the Governor for promoting peace, inclusiveness, and steady infrastructural development across all senatorial districts of the state.

Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, said the project aligns with his ARISE Agenda blueprint, which prioritizes rural development and economic expansion through road connectivity.

“The construction of this road is a testament to the fact that we are linking every part of the state to the centre, to Uyo, to Abuja, through road construction and otherwise. We keep linking Akwa Ibom to the centre,” the Governor said.

The commissioning at Ikot Ubo–Odot is the latest in a series of completed projects rolled out across the state to commemorate the administration’s second year in office.