Thousands of Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum (ADF) members in Ika local government area of Akwa Ibom Monday appealed to Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Sole Administrator of NDDC, Barr Effiong Akwa to rescue the deplorable Nsasak-Urua Inyang-Ikot Uko – Azumni road to alleviate their difficulties in movement.
The over 20km road which is another gate way connecting Akwa Ibom and Abia states starts from Nsasak in Essien Udim local government area and passes through Urua Inyang, Ikot Uko in Ika local government area and ends in Azumini Abia state.
The road, according to the coordinator of Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum in Ika, Barr Uyobong Udom has been listed for construction by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over the years without positive action.
Addressing members of the group after the formal inauguration of the chapter executives, the Director General of Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum, Obong Emem Ekperikpe Ekpo who recounted the economic viability of the road when constructed, assured them that he would take their passionate appeal to Senator Godswill Akpabio and Barr. Effiong Akwa.
According to Ekpo, “We have to thank God for providing our grand leader Chief Godswill Akpabio with another unique office to continue his good works to the people. He always has Ika people at heart and will use his good office to ensure the quick delivery of the road project for public usage.”
Obong Ekpo, a former member of House of Representatives recalled that Chief Godswill Akpabio’s generosity manifested greatly when he was a commissioner and He (Ekpo) the Chairman of Ika Local Government Area then.
In his words, “Chief Godswill Akpabio as commissioner shunned personal aggrandizement to build people and bridges of friendship across the state”
“He came to serve the state not to become a Governor but worked himself to become the Governor. In one of our foreign trip as Council Chairman then to South Africa, all the 31 Council Chairman in what we called South African Accord endorsed him to take over as next governor after Obong Victor Attah because of his selfless service and deep love for the people.”
