A frontline politician, former Transition Chairman of Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area and Publisher of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, has called on the people of Oro Nation to reciprocate Governor Umo Bassey Eno’s gesture through massive support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and all its candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Chief Isong, who is the Founder of Credence Network for Umo Eno 2027 and a member of the Media Strategies and Communication Directorate of the APC Campaign Committee, made the call in a press statement issued yesterday.
He described the construction of the Nsit Atai–Okobo Road as a significant intervention that demonstrates the Akwa Ibom State Government’s commitment to infrastructure development and improved connectivity across communities.
According to him, the road project is of immense importance to the people of Oro Nation, particularly residents and businesses in Okobo and neighbouring communities, as it will enhance transportation, promote economic activities and strengthen connectivity between the affected areas and other parts of the state.
He noted that Governor Eno’s administration has demonstrated its willingness to extend developmental projects across communities, stressing that such interventions deserve recognition and appreciation from the beneficiaries.
The Credence Network founder therefore urged the people of Oro Nation, comprising Oron, Okobo, Mbo, Udung Uko and Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Areas, to demonstrate their appreciation through political support for the APC and its candidates in the forthcoming elections.
CAUTIONS MOTORISTS AGAINST OVERSPEEDING
Chief Isong also appealed to motorists, particularly commercial drivers and other road users, to exercise caution and avoid excessive speeding on the newly constructed road.
He warned that the improved condition of the road should not become an invitation to reckless driving, urging motorists to obey speed limits and all traffic regulations to prevent avoidable accidents and loss of lives.
He observed that some drivers might be tempted to drive recklessly because of the smooth nature of the road, noting humorously that some of them had never enjoyed a road of such quality in the area until the intervention of Governor Umo Eno.
He stressed that the road was constructed to make life easier, improve transportation and promote economic activities, not to become a death trap through reckless driving.
YOUTH LEADERS URGED TO PROTECT STREETLIGHTS
The APC chieftain also called on youth leaders and community stakeholders to take responsibility for protecting and maintaining the streetlights installed along the road.
He urged the youths to see the streetlights as valuable public infrastructure provided for the collective benefit of the people and ensure that they are not vandalised, stolen or deliberately damaged.
According to him, the youth have an important role to play in safeguarding government projects and ensuring their sustainability for present and future generations.
Isong further called on political leaders, traditional rulers, youth organisations, women groups and other stakeholders across Oro Nation to encourage unity and sustained participation in the political process.
He maintained that the relationship between government and the people should be strengthened through constructive engagement, appreciation of developmental efforts and continued advocacy for projects that directly improve the lives of citizens.
He reaffirmed his commitment, through the Credence Network for Umo Eno 2027, to mobilising support and promoting awareness of the policies, programmes and developmental initiatives of the Governor Umo Eno-led administration.
By Ndifreke Bassey