A new lease of life was injected in two local government areas of Akwa Ibom State as 34 new projects were inaugurated by Governor Godswill Akpabio within the week.
The projects inaugurated in Uruan and Etim Ekpo local government were 23 school blocks, five mini electricity, a solar powered-water project at Mbiaya Uruan, two health facilities at Nwaniba Uruan and Ibiaku Ishiet, and a civic center at Mbiaya Uruan
At Uruan, it was a joyous occasion Chief Akpabio inaugurated sixteen projects executed through the inter-ministerial direct labour co-ordinating committee.
At each project site in Uruan, the Governor, Chief Akpabio who was represented by his Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs Mr. Samuel Frank said the projects were in fulfillment of his promise to the people of the state.
The Governor called the people of the area to use the projects judiciously and urged them to be vigilant and protect the facilities from vandals.
He thanked the people of Uruan for their warm reception and promised to execute more projects there.
The women and school children were not left out of the carnival of some sort as they turned up in large numbers welcoming the governor with songs of appreciation.
The transition Chairman of Uruan Local Government Area Mr. Anthony Akan presented a portrait to the Governor saying that the Uruan people commended his efforts in transforming the area, promising him that the inaugurated projects will be taken good care of
The Chairman Inter-ministerial Direct Labour Co-ordinating Committee and Commissioner for Finance Mr. Bassey Albert Akpan enumerated projects for Uruan in the last four years to include electrification, classroom blocks and mini-scheme water.
A chieftain from the area, Prince Obong Ekpe Atakpa noted that the Governor has made positive impact on the lives of Uruan people and called on them to continue to support the present administration.
The school children in Ekpene Ukim, the principal Mr. Adams, the paramount ruler of Uruan, Edidem Eba Ekanem expressed deep thanks to the Governor for his good deeds.
Similarly, the people of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area pledged total solidarity to the administration of chief Dr. Godswill Obot Akpabio for restoring the lost glory of Etim Ekpo.
They expressed their feeling during the occasion of the inter-ministerial direct labour commissioning of projects as the executive Governor commissioned 18 projects in the Local Government Area.
They transition Chairman Mr Uduot Jack on behalf of his people presented a portrait to his excellence saying it is a symbol of love and appreciation from the people of Etim Ekpo for his kept promises.
Also speaking, the Commissioner of Housing and Urban Renewal Barrister Emmanuel Enoidem said his people were happy with Gov Akpabio for bringing the dividends of democracy to Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.
Responding, the executive Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment Prince Enobong Uwah said his administration places emphasis on the welfare of the people by giving adequate infrastructure, free compulsory and qualitative education.
Governor Akpabio gave kudos to people of Etim Ekpo and charged them to safeguard the projects, as it will please the government to do more.
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