Residents, motorists, commuters, and school children have heaped praises on Governor Umo Eno, following the rave of accelerated progress on infrastructural projects across the State.
This comes less than 24 hours after the Governor’s prompt release of 60bn naira to contractors for rapid construction on projects locations.
The contractors, from random assessment conducted during a tour by members of the Documentary Team of the Governor’s Office, had mobilized to various project sites to meet set delivery timelines.
While recounting their past challenges, the residents who spoke with the Documentary team, expressed gratitude to Governor Umo Eno for the ongoing rural transformation.
They also praised the contractors for prioritizing the employment of skilled labour from host communities.
The disbursement of the 60bn Naira, underscores the state government’s commitment to enhancing road networks, reviving previously stalled projects, and stimulating economic growth.
The Team, led by Dr. Essien Ndueso, on Thursday embarked on an inspection tour to Nsit Ubium Local Government Area to evaluate ongoing projects and verify contractors’ adherence to scheduled timelines.
At the site of the 2.49km Ofriyo – Ikot Ekpene Udo road dualization project, the team observed significant progress as piling continued on the two bridges linking Ofriyo in Eket with Ikot Ekpene Udo in Nsit Ubium.
Engr. Bassam Saimua, Project Manager at Amitech Construction and Development Limited, the firm handling the project, assured that the project would be completed on time.
“This project involves the dualization of a 2.49km road with two 120-meter span bridges and a width of 16 meters. So far, we have completed over 1.9km of drainage, along with the stone base for the sub-base and subgrade protection.
“As you can see, we have already installed 35 concrete piles for one of the bridges, and work is ongoing. On the Eket side, we have completed road clearing and over 200 meters of drainage. With the favorable weather condition setting in, we are confident this project will be completed within record time,” Engr. Saimua explained.
During the visit, piling work on the bridge was actively underway, and drainage construction was in progress around the Ofriyo axis, a key section of the project.
The team also inspected the expansive 9.7km internal road network within the heart of Nsit Ubium.
Some sections of the projects have already been asphalted, while work continues on others, reflecting steady advancement.
Speaking during the tour, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, accompanied by other aides including Engr. Solomon Eyo and Mr. Emmanuel Akpabio, commended the quality of work being delivered.
He reiterated Governor Eno’s unwavering commitment to rural development and infrastructural progress and charged the contractors to expedite action on the projects to maximize the advantage of the impending dry season.
“I’m glad the contractors have complied with the directive of the Governor.
“We are tasked to go round the entire projects locations in the State, and observe the level of adherence to the charges by the State’s Chief Executive”, Ndueso added.
