Akwa Ibom monarch seeks repair of Eket-Ibeno road

The paramount ruler of Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom state, Akwaha Owong Effiong B. Archianga, has appealed to Governor Umo Eno to help rehabilitate the deplorable Ibeno-Eket Road.

The monarch made the appeal while felicitating with President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Eno on Nigeria’s forthcoming independence anniversary and the 39th anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom state.

Speaking with journalists at his palace in Ibeno Sunday, Archianga described the independence anniversary as an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the nation’s journey, celebrate its resilience, and renew commitment to national unity, peace and sustainable development.

He commended President Tinubu for his leadership and acknowledged the contributions of the National Assembly, under the leadership of Senator Akpabio, to national development. He prayed for continued wisdom and success for both leaders, expressing hope that their efforts would translate into improved opportunities and better living conditions for Nigerians.

The monarch also congratulated Governor Eno and the people of Akwa Ibom on the state’s 39th anniversary, commending the governor for his giant strides in infrastructure development, peace-building and transformation.

He said ongoing infrastructure projects across the state demonstrated the governor’s commitment to improving quality of life and creating an enabling environment for economic growth.

He, however, appealed to the governor to extend the infrastructure drive to Ibeno.

“We appeal to Governor Umo Eno to extend the ongoing infrastructural renaissance to Ibeno. The Ibeno-Eket road has been in a deplorable condition for many years, and our people deserve a durable solution to the longstanding challenge,” he said.

The monarch also called for intervention over the collapsed electricity transmission tower that previously supplied power to Okoroutip and other communities in the western part of Ibeno.