Everything is in place for the official opening of the 23.4km Eket Etinan Road, which was built by Governor Udom Emmanuel’s government.
The road’s opening is slated for today, with former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, as the special guest of honor.
At the time of writing, preparations for the road’s commissioning are in high gear, with everything appearing to be in position for a successful inauguration event.
Essien Ndueso, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, who accompanied a team of media to the new road, said everything is in place for the dual carriageway, which was built by China Civil Engineering Construction.
He said the new road is the fulfillment of Udom’s promise to ensure a dual carriageway from the state capital to the Atlantic Ocean, adding that the new road is a continuation of the 20km Uyo- Etinan Road that is almost ready for inauguration.
Ndueso said before the construction of the Eket-Etinan Road, motorists were compelled to pass through a long and arduous route before reaching Uyo.
He noted that many had to go through Ikot Ubo, in Nsit Ubium, down to Ibesikpo, Asutan Council, or even pass through interior villages in Nsit Ubium and Nsit Ibom before reaching their destination.
On his part, the Project Manager, Samuel Ukata, said the road was executed to specifications to stand the test of time.
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