In a bid to deepen grassroots development and improve infrastructure in Cross River State, the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Peter Agbe Odey, Ph.D., represented by the Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr , has commissioned a series of impactful projects in Ogoja Local Government Area.
The commissioned projects include the newly completed Nkem Bridge in Mbube East Ward 1, a solar-powered borehole at Ogboja in Urban Ward 2, and a hand pump borehole at Nwang Hill in Ekajuk Ward 2. In addition to the commissioning, the Deputy Governor’s representative also inspected ongoing road grading projects championed by the Ogoja LGA Chairman, Hon. Christopher Agbeh. These include the Ekpugiriya-Esham Road, the Abakpa Igoli Bypass, and the Carnival Village Road.
While addressing community members at the various project sites, Hon. Agabi commended the Chairman’s proactive developmental agenda, noting that it reflects the “People-First” governance philosophy of Governor Bassey Otu. He urged residents to safeguard the projects and make the most of the new infrastructure.
In his remarks, Hon. Christopher Agbeh highlighted that the projects stemmed from thorough needs assessments conducted during his grassroots engagement tours. He underscored the strategic significance of the Nkem Bridge, which now serves as a vital link between Ogoja and Obudu LGAs, as well as the importance of rehabilitating the Ekpugiriya–Esham Road, which had been in a deplorable state for decades. The newly constructed boreholes, he said, aim to address persistent water scarcity and curb the spread of waterborne diseases in the benefiting communities.
The commissioning ceremony attracted several dignitaries, including the Member representing Ogoja State Constituency, Engr. (Hon.) Thomas Aruku, heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), traditional leaders, and other stakeholders.
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