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REP UNYIME IDEM COMMISSIONS 2.8Km IKOT AKPA NKUK – NYAK IBAH – USUNG ATIAT – IKOT AKPA IDEM – IKOT UDOMBANG ROAD

The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency at the National Assembly has commissioned the first phase of the 2.8Km Ikot Akpa Nkuk – Nyak Ibah – Usung Atiat – Ikot Akpa Idem -Ikot Udombang Road in Ukanafun Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

Rep Idem who recently commissioned the Akpan Assiek Market Road and more than 40 other life touching infrastructure projects in the two local government areas of the Constituency urged his constituents to show patriotism to the Nation as we go into the elections in a few days.

The first phase of the road, which has been completed and commissioned today, spans through 1.4 km, while the second phase of another 1.4 km will be completed and commissioned in no distant time.

He noted that he has been able to do what he has done for the people through the support of the people, and appealed to them to continue to show support and understanding to matters of importance to the Federal Constituency.

He appreciated the stakeholders of the Constituency who have also shown tremendous support and urged the constituents to continue to take good care of the various projects he has facilitated in their various communities.

Rep Idem, who is the initiator empowerment for 5,000 youths and women, seized the opportunity to give out empowerment forms to women in the area. He said the roads and other infrastructure projects when put to proper use will enhance the economic well-being of the people.

In his goodwill message, the Political Leader of Ukanafun Local Government Area, Hon. (Obong) Eno Akpan commended the lawmaker for always sponsoring lifetouching projects for his constituents. He said the projects will have long-term impact in the various benefitting communities. The political leader stated that based on the unprecedented performance of the lawmaker, the Federal Constituency had resolve to give the lawmaker the highest number of votes recorded by anyone contesting to the Federal legislature in the coming elections.

While also delivering a goodwill message, the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, who was represented Engr. Ignatius Ekwere, a director in the Ministry of Works and Fire Service, extolled the sterling leadership qualities of Rep Idem. He acknowledged the high qualities of projects sponsored by the lawmaker and encouraged the constituents to put them to good use.

Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Area, Hon. Godwin Inyieng said the overall essence of the projects facilitated by the lawmaker can not be overstressed. He urged the benefitting communities to make good use of the road and warned against any form of vandalism on any of the projects.

Other stakeholders at the event were Hon. Saturday Michael Akpan, Hon. Nseobong Umanah, Hon. Idong Umoh, Hon. Uduak Essien, Hon. Umakiso Umoh, Hon. Amos Udom, Hon. Nsikak Udoibe, Mr Mojima Etokudo, Mr. Eshiet Offiong, Hon. Sunday Demas, Hon. Dopse Sandy, among others.