The member representing Itu State constituency at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, KufreAbasi Edidem has appealed to youths of the area to maintain a peaceful disposition for prompt completion of ongoing projects in the local government.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
He also urged contractors handling the projects to adhere to project specifications and local content policies to minimise tensions in their area of operations.
Edidem who is the Deputy Speaker in the State House of Assembly, made the appeal on Saturday during a courtesy visit on the Paramount Ruler of Itu local government area, HRM Edidem Edet Inyang, in his palace in Ayadehe, shortly after his inspection of ongoing projects in the area.
He said the House would take all necessary steps to ensure the timely completion of ongoing projects in Itu local government area.
While urging the youths to cooperate with the construction firms and to continue to support the Umo Eno-led administration, the lawmaker observed that the present government was the only administration in history that remembered to do any road projects for Itu local government
He said, “Itu has never had it this good in terms of road projects, this is the only government that has remembered Itu local government in the area of road construction.
“So, the government deserves our support, and I want to urge the youths and other community members to maintain the peace and also support the government of Pastor Umo Eno.”
Edidem also assured the firms handling the road projects that the state government would address concerns regarding funding and project cost variations.
Responding, the Paramount Ruler, Edidem Edet Inyang commended the lawmaker and the chairman of the council, Hon Ubong Nkutt, for their teamwork approach to the development of the area and expressed his support for the smooth and peaceful completion of the ongoing projects.
He therefore, called on relevant authorities to rectify any implementation and execution issues.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Also, the chairman of Itu local government area, Ubong Nkutt reaffirmed the council’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful environment that fosters development and progress in the area.
Nkutt added that the council, under his leadership, has articulated a development blueprint aimed at improving the living conditions of the people of Itu.
The projects visited by the deputy speaker and his team, include, the 5.5km Oku- Iboku- Ayadeghe road, 5km T-junction – Mary Slessor hospital road project, Model Primary School, Odiok Itam, 4km Uyo village road , 4.7km Itam industrial layout/Quality Ceramic road, connecting, Mbak – Ikot Ebom – Ikot Ekwere communities, Calabar- Itu road erosion/drainage project, Remodelling of Etaha Itam market with park, street lighting and Toilets, 2.07km Itu – urua ekpa road, with underground drainage.
