THE former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo will today commission the 29km Etinan-Ndon Eyo road which is constructed by the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel.
The new 29km road constructed by a Chinese firm, Wischino Engineering has two cable bridges and street lightening bringing illumination to more than six communities.
During an inspection tour around the project on Sunday, the Special Assistant on Research and Documentation to Governor Emmanuel, Mr. Essien Ndueso told journalists that before the construction of the road, people living in the area had faced challenges using the road.
According to Mr. Ndueso: “This six lane dual carriage way was a death trap especially the Ekpene Ukpa bridge before the governor’s intervention. The quality of the cable bridges on the stretch of the road is such that the people who have seen the pictures thought it was photo shopping.
“Today, journalists newsmen are here to testify to the good job our dear governor has done to enhance the well-being of the people.”
The SA also noted that the road represents the Modern Akwa Ibom State where government was doing everything possible to ensure the best for her citizens.
“Today people can now travel home without fear as their nightmare is over. Before now, it is always news of one tragedy and another.”
