Awa Gets 14.8km Roads as Eno Continues Infrastructure Projects in Onna

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned 14.8km of internal roads and 1.9km of discharge drains in Awa, the hometown of his predecessor and political mentor, Udom Emmanuel, in Onna Local Government Area. The project covers 16 road sections initiated by the former governor and completed by Eno under the state’s ARISE Agenda infrastructure programme. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Monday, Eno described the project as particularly significant because of its location in his predecessor’s community, saying his decision to personally commission it was an expression of respect and a commitment to sustaining projects initiated by his predecessor. He said political differences should not stand in the way of development and assured residents that his administration would continue to work with the people of Onna.

Eno said 26 projects were currently ongoing in Onna, including a hospital which, when completed, would provide laboratory facilities for the training of medical students. He also commended Onna council chairman, Kufre Umoren, and residents for their support, promising that ongoing projects in the area would be completed. The governor highlighted the number of Onna indigenes serving in key positions in his administration, including the Commissioner for Finance, Accountant-General, Chief Press Secretary and Chief Photographer, describing their appointments as a reflection of the cooperation between his government and the community. Earlier, Umoren described Awa as an example of “Akwa Ibom United,” noting that residents had maintained peaceful relations despite political differences. He commended the governor’s road, healthcare, primary school and intervention projects and pledged the continued support of Onna residents to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno ahead of 2027.

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