To complement the A.R.I.S.E Agenda of Governor Umo Eno, the Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, has flagged off transformative projects to enhance community infrastructure within his senatorial district.
According to the Senator, who was represented at the flag-off by the Chairman of Uruan Local Government Council, Hon. Iniobong Ekpenyong, the first phase of the projects, which includes the installation of cutting-edge solar street lights in some selected areas of Uyo and Uruan Local Government Areas as well as the construction of Eman Ukpa Road, aimed to elevate the overall development of the areas.
Senator Bassey also expressed optimism that the projects will have positive impacts on the people, saying “Investing in essential infrastructure is good for community growth and prosperity. By the grace of God, these projects, when completed, will uplift the standard of living and create a more vibrant community.”
He urged the people of the area to own the project by protecting government and private infrastructure for posterity.
In his response, the Leader of the Uruan Legislative Council, Hon. Sunday Bassey, thanked the Senator for his kind gesture and for kickstarting his developmental project in Uruan.
Also responding, the Village Head of Ekim Enen, Obong Joseph Essien, said the many developments brought to the area by the Senator have added value to real estate and other businesses within the area.
As the solar street lights illuminate the nights and the roads take shape, the benefitting Local Government Areas anticipate a brighter future with Aniekan Bassey’s commitment to fostering sustainable community development.
It is believed that the lighting project, when fully installed, will provide illumination and sustainable energy solutions to the benefitting areas as well as encourage a greener and more energy-efficient community.
It is also believed that the road construction project, to be handled by Messrs Evans & Ethan Engineering Limited, will enhance accessibility, connectivity, and overall mobility for residents of Eman Ukpa and its villages, thereby fostering economic growth and social cohesion.
The flag-off was witnessed by the Councilor representing Uruan Central-4, Hon Nsikak Edem; Zonal Leader of Uruan South-East, Obong Kingsley Look; Personal Assistant to the Governor, Mr. Joe Obot.