Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has inaugurated Akwa Ibom’s longest dualised road with two cable bridges on Etinan-Ndon Eyo Road in Onna Local Government Area.
The inauguration of the carriage was part of the activities to mark the 35th Anniversary of the state’s creation.
Obasanjo while inaugurating the 29 kilometers road, commended the developmental strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel and further encouraged him to continue with the good works.
He noted that the road, which was constructed by a Chinese firm, Wizchino Engineering, connected several communities in Etinan and Onna local government areas with the East-West Road, giving access to the industrial belt of the state.
The Former President said infrastructural development must be backed with employment for the people so they could take adequate care of the infrastructure.
Reacting to the former president’s comment, Governor Udom Emmanuel said he felt fulfilled that despite the economic situation in the country, Akwa Ibom State was still making progress.
He noted that he was mocked on social media about his inability to complete the road, adding that he would continue to inaugurate more projects until the last day of his administration on May 29, 2023.
