THE DIARYGAME 15-01-2025, Abak Council Chairman Intensifies Rural Roads Grading Across Wards, As Stakeholders Hail People-Oriented Development Initiative

The Executive Chairman of Abak Local Government Area, Hon. (Mrs.) Ime Effiong Charles, has launched the second phase of rural roads grading across all wards in Abak, aiming to boost rural mobility and stimulate grassroots economic activities.

This initiative is part of the administration's efforts to drive grassroots infrastructural development, ease movement of people and agricultural produce, and enhance access to local markets, thereby strengthening the local economy.

The first phase of the project, executed last year, covered roads from Afaha Obong to various wards in Abak.

The ongoing second phase targets key roads in every ward, with councillors and supervisors overseeing implementation to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Some of the roads captured under this phase include: Afaha Obong 1 Ikot Akpanikpong to Ebebit Road and Urua Ekpo to Nna Enin Road Afaha Obong 2, Ikot Ekeng to Ntukuk Road and Ntukuk to Ikot Ukpong Road Midim: Urua Akpan Ibom Road to Ikot Ifiang and Ikot Eshiet Road to Ikot Anyankana Midim 2, Etok-Obo Atim Ntobo/Anwa Ayan Road and Ikot Akpan Enang to Ikot Inyang Efi Road Otoro Ward 1: Anwa Nsa Road and Edem Idim Abiakpo Street Otoro Ward 2: Village Hall Road, Ikot Osom, and Urua Ikpe Road, Nko Otoro Abak Urban wards, Nyah Street in Ediene, Manta Village Road, and others

The Paramount Ruler of Abak, His Royal Majesty Akuku Saviour Sylvester Udofia, praised the initiative, calling it timely and people-oriented, as it will reduce transportation challenges and improve access to farmlands and local markets. He also commended the council chairman for other developmental strides, including business support grants and payment of bursaries to Abak students.

Beneficiaries, including Chief Emmanuel Gabriel Udofa and Pastor Emmanuel Sunday Nnah, expressed gratitude, noting that some roads had not seen government intervention for over five decades.

This development demonstrates the administration's commitment to improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Abak.