I will partner with World Bank on rural devt says Gov Emmanuel

The Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has assured of  his administration continuous partnership with the World Bank and Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP)  to attract development  to rural communities in the state.

Emmanuel gave the assurance in his remarks while declaring open the 2019 First Quarter Review Meeting of the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) held in Uyo on Monday.

The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmauel Ekuwem, noted that since the advent of his administration in 2015, the government has tackled the provision of social amenities to the people with messianic zeal.

The state governor pointed out that rural electrification project remain the one of the best in the country, adding that areas that where long cut off from electricity such as Eastern Obolo have been provided with electricity.

“I am happy that you have identified Akwa Ibom State as the leading State implementing Community and Social Development Project in Nigeria.

“I want to assure you that we will continue to partner with your agency, World Bank, as we work to ensure that we bring development to our people across the social layers,” Emmanuel said.

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