Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, for his developmental strides and for making the State a destination of choice for tourists and investors.
Senator Akpabio gave the commendation at the commissioning of 4.12kilometers GRA internal road network with outfall drain and additional erosion reclamation works in Ikot Ekpene.
He enumerated and appreciated the Governor for his numerous developmental projects including; the completion of the International Airport terminal, acquisition of additional aircraft for the State airline – Ibom Air, ongoing completion of the International Convention Center and the accompanying international hotel, the international market in Ikot Ekpene and others.
He noted that Akwa Ibom used to be a pedestrian State, but the intentional development efforts of the Governor which, according to him, alongside other leaders has changed the narrative.
Senator Akpabio appreciated Governor Eno and assured that the people of Ikot Ekpene, whom he represents, will mobilise to support him and President Tinubu for a second term.
In his remarks, Governor Eno commended the Senate President for his continued support and solidarity with the State, noting that his presence at major events was a demonstration of love expressed through action. He recalled Akpabio’s recent arrival from Abuja to witness the reception of a new aircraft at the Victor Attah International Airport, describing it as deliberate encouragement.
He explained that the GRA project which he inherited from the previous administration had been completed with modern roads, drainage and other infrastructure required to transform the area.
Governor Eno said his administration is doing projects across all 31 Local Government Areas and would continue to commission completed projects through December, adding that the Senate President would later be invited to commission the International Conference Centre and the 200-bed International Hotel.
He appreciated the Chairman and the entire people of Ikot Ekpene for their love and support, and assured them of more life touching projects across the State.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Council, Aniefiok Nkom, had expressed appreciation to Governor Eno for completing the GRA project, noting that the area, which was previously neglected, has been transformed into a full GRA through the Governor’s intervention.
He also appreciated the Governor for other projects sited in area including the Ring road, the Amanyam road and the international market, and assured of their continued support beyond 2031.
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