By Rismadarvoice 19 November
Residents of Oron and Udung Uko Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State have expressed appreciation for Governor Umo Eno’s ongoing developmental initiatives.
This came as the State Government’s ARISE Project Tracking Team embarked on an extensive inspection tour of priority projects across the two councils.
The inspection led by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah was carried out on the directive of Governor Umo Eno to evaluate the progress, quality, and impact of projects executed under the ARISE Agenda statewide.
Upon arrival at the Oron Council Secretariat, the Commissioner and his team were warmly received by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Asuquo Enweme, alongside other council officials.
Rt. Hon. Umanah explained that the exercise was part of a continuous assessment system aimed at ensuring accountability, efficiency, and community-centered service delivery in both state and local government interventions.
“We are here at the instance of His Excellency, the Governor. We are on a project tracking series, and Oron is a key part of this exercise,” he stated.
The Commissioner was accompanied by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Ethical Orientation, Dr. Osondu Ahirika, and a media team from the Ministry of Information.
The team visited several transformative projects, beginning with the ARISE Youth Friendly Centre, a multi-purpose facility currently under construction.
The centre will feature a Creative Development Hub, ICT Centre, E-library, Recreational Lounge, Co-working Space, Coffee Shop, Counselling Unit, and a secure, solar-powered environment.
The Site Manager of Desage Global Resources, Engr. Eyo Otu, assured that construction will be completed by January 2026.
The tour continued at the Oron Maritime Infrastructure Project, where the Delivery Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Orman Esin, and the Project Engineer briefed the team on the advanced level of work on-site.
Rt. Hon. Umanah commended Governor Eno for investing billions of naira to revive the economic lifeline of the Oro Nation and stimulate the maritime ecosystem. He also thanked community members for their cooperation in safeguarding the project’s implementation.
The marine complex, one of the most strategic in the region, will house a marine terminal, ferry terminal, cold room facilities, floating bar, passenger boats, ticketing area, shops, recreational sections, and shoreline protection structures.
Other inspected projects in Oron included Government Model Primary School, Uko Uyukim, Ukpong Street by Mary Anny Road, ARISE Compassionate Home, Eyo Àbasi, Primary Health Centre, Udung Usotai (Ward 8), Oron Legislative Building, Renovated Godswill Akpabio Multipurpose Hall and SUBEB infrastructural projects
Hon. Enweme praised the Governor for rekindling economic hope and infrastructural renewal in Oron.
“Governor Umo Eno has returned Oro’s lost glory. Oro Nation is intact for him. Come 2027, we will vote Umo Eno for a second term,” he declared.
The team thereafter moved to Udung Uko, where they inspected the ARISE Primary Healthcare facility in Udung Esio, the Legislative and Administrative Blocks, and ongoing perimeter fencing works.
Chairman of Udung Uko Local Government Area, Hon. Godwin Okponung, commended Governor Eno for his unwavering commitment to grassroots development.
He assured the continued support and loyalty of the people of Udung Uko as projects continue to reshape the local economy.
Residents across both LGAs expressed satisfaction with the visible impact of the ARISE Agenda, describing the Governor’s development blueprint as people-focused, practical, and unprecedented in reach.
