Gov Umo Eno and the hattrick in infrastructural development

He has completely connected the citizens with his administration with his open door policy encouraging all residents of Akwa Ibom to participate in government initiatives, policies, and projects.

This has diminished the pace of individuals whose only aim is to criticize, blackmail, and continually condemn any positive effort made by the Government.

In his golden administration era, the public is already well-informed about any government activities and there is consistence dialogue between government and the people, hence pruning down instigations.

The just concluded EXCO Ministerial briefing/ End of Year Review offered an extra channel to inform the public about Government’s initiatives, policies, and projects.

The briefing, it is believed, will assist the public in understanding how the State allocates taxpayer revenues.

The three-day event showcased an audience selected from different sectors of the economy, such as royal leaders, youth organizations, market vendors, academic institutions, corporate entities, the business sector, respected elders, students, local government stakeholders, members of various political parties, and religious leaders.

On the first day, the Ministry of Works captured everyone’s attention as Professor Eno Ibanga, the Commissioner in charge of the ministry, delivered a detailed progress report that lasted around 45 minutes.

According to the report, the Governor allocated N258.16 billion to the sector, concentrating on developing and improving roadways and critical infrastructure, while also commissioning 14 road projects.

Professor Ibanga announced that the State Government is currently funding a total of 156 road projects, while 57 other projects are at various stages of completion.

Professor Ibanga declared that as of now, all local government areas in Akwa Ibom have road projects, noting that Ibeno local government was recently added to the list.

In 2025, the Commissioner outlined the ministry’s plan to establish a new State Fire Service Headquarters, while also undertaking additional major road projects and repairing broken bridges.

The briefing from his Ministry clearly indicates that Governor Umo Eno prioritizes infrastructure development, which is a key component of his Arise Agenda.

Governor Eno has invested heavily in road and infrastructure development, which is essential for enhancing the State’s development and progress.

The following are some of the road projects the Commissioner highlighted:

1.1 km initiative on Spring Road in Ikot Ekpene, addressing a gully erosion.

9.76 km from Ikot Eyo to Edem Idim, then Okpot to Mbiekene, continuing to Nung Obong and finally reaching Ikot Ntung on the East West Road.

The Mkpat Enin–Ikot Ubo–Ikot Ntot–Nkikara Road stretches for 10.519 km and is located in the Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi Local Government Areas.

60-meter long Nto Ide-Ikot Amba bridge

The Oron Road, measuring 21.5 km, stretches from the Ring Road III Roundabout to the entrance of Victor Attah International Airport, now known as Udom Emmanuel Boulevard.

12.5 km from Ikot Ekaide to Ikot Okoro in Oruk Anam

The Secretariat Road, measuring 2.9 km, links the communities of Urue Offong and Ibotong Eweme within the Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area.

The Ekparakwa-Obesity Road spans 4.5 km and is situated in Oruk Anam.

Ikot Ekaide to Ikot Okoro and Ikot Ibritam spans 22.5 km and includes two bridges.

1.8 km on Paul Ekpo Crescent in Shelter Afrique Estate, Uyo

1 kilometer along Emmanuel Ekon Avenue in Shelter Afrique Estate, Uyo

0.8 km Obot Emem Street

An underground flood control tunnel spans 1.3 km, with a depth of 8 meters and dimensions of 2x2x0.3 meters, alongside the renovated Atiku Abubakar Avenue that includes street lighting and the improved Afaha Ube Street.

2.5 km Ifa Ikot Okpon-Anua GRA Phase 2

Ndiya Street and the surrounding internal roads span 3 km and include an underground drainage system along with toilet facilities for traders.etc