SENATE COMMITTEE REVIEWS NDDC ROAD PROJECTS IN CROSS RIVER
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BY OWOLABI OLUWADARA
On Thursday, the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission commenced an evaluation and inspection tour of the ongoing 32km road reconstruction projects in the Akpabuyo, Akamkpa, and Biase Local Government Areas of Cross River State.
The commission’s current initiatives encompass the rehabilitation of 20km of the Okomita to Uyanga to Ehom Road in the Akamkpa and Biase regions, 1.5km of the Idundu Junction to Idundu Bridge in Akpabuyo, and 10.8km of the Aking to Osomba route in Akamkpa. The construction activities are being executed by Messers Faith Plant Nig Ltd.
The delegation was spearheaded by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission and the Senator representing Cross River South, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, along with committee members and other senior officials of the commission, including Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku and Executive Director of Projects Obong Victor Antai.
The group was welcomed by the Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government, Felix Akposi, alongside representatives Okon Owuna and Linus Bassey of Akamkpa Constituencies 1 and 2 in the Cross River State House of Assembly, as well as councillors from various host communities.
Speaking during the assessment and inspection, Ekpenyong said, “What we are witnessing here is a practical demonstration of the NDDC’s renewed commitment to infrastructural development in the Niger Delta.”
He said the roads, which are vital commodities and evacuation corridors for the people, will open up communities, boost trade, and improve access to markets, schools, and healthcare.
He stated, “The 10th Senate, under the leadership of His Excellency Godswill Akpabio, remains dedicated to offering the necessary legislative assistance to guarantee that these initiatives are finished to the utmost quality. ”
This initiative has the unequivocal and explicit endorsement of the 10th Senate Leadership. We applaud Governor Bassey Otu for his endeavors in infrastructure enhancement throughout the state.
“The NDDC must persist in its interventionist programs/projects across the Niger Delta states. ”
In his remarks, Ogbuku guaranteed the residents of the commission’s commitment to high-quality delivery, stating, “The NDDC is resolute in providing resilient infrastructure that genuinely benefits the populace.
He remarked, “These roads will alleviate transportation challenges and stimulate socio-economic development in Cross River State and beyond. We will continue to collaborate with the Senate Committee and all stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and the timely completion of projects. ”
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