Akwa Ibom at 34: Governor Emmanuel inaugurates more internal roads in Shelter Afrique
Akwa Ibom at 34: Governor Emmanuel inaugurates more internal roads in Shelter Afrique
To further celebrate Akwa Ibom State at 34, Governor Udom Emmanuel, on Thursday, inuagurated four new roads in the high profile Shelter Afrique Housing Estate in Uyo, the state capital.
The roads measuring 3.4kms include General Koko Essien Avenue, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem Avenue, David Lawrence Crescent, and Nicholas Ekarika Avenue.
Their inauguration brings the total number of internal roads constructed by the current administration in the estate, to sixteen.
Performing the inauguration, Governor Udom Emmanuel, said the projects symbolised a signature of his administration’s infrastructure drive in the estate, as done across the state.
Reiterating his position in an earlier interview on Arise TV, the governor maintained that Akwa Ibom State at 34 has become a model of development for the nation.
Governor Emmanuel thanked God for taking the state so far and paid tributes to founding fathers and past leaders who have piloted the affairs of the state from inception and handing over diligently like a successful relay race.
He also expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their patriotism and love for the state and their support to successive administrations over the past 34 years.
He solicited for more support from the people and prayed for continued advancement in the state.
The Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof Eno Ibanga, presenting an overview of the projects, said the roads, before construction, were impassable and resulted in erosion problems in the area.
The Works Commissioner affirmed that the projects were delivered according to specifications with solid side drainages.
The Akwa Ibom at 34 events attracted goodwill messages from the House of Representatives member for Uyo federal constituency, Hon. Michael Enyong, Member representing Uyo state constituency in the House of Assembly, Mr Anietie Ekah, and the Chairman, Uyo local government area, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo.
Others who also sent goodwill messages are: the Paramount ruler of Uyo, Edidem Sylvanus Okon and Chairman Uyo Capital City Development Authority, UCCDA, Prince Enobong Uwah, with colourful cultural displays by women and youths to showcase their excitement and appreciation for the government interventions.
