Jonathan commissions projects in Akwa Ibom

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commissioned several life-touching projects in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, as part of activities to mark the 60th birthday of Governor Umo Eno.

Some of the projects include the 1.3 kilometres underground concrete flood control tunnel, the reconstruction of a section of Atiku Abubakar Way with a walkway, drainage, solar streetlights and the reconstruction of adjourning 1km Afaha Ube Road.

Speaking at the commissioning, the former President lauded the governor for his leadership strides, having prioritised the needs of his people, which according to him, have been demonstrated in his ingenuity of initiating and completing such major life-touching projects within his first year in office.

Making reference to a recent flood alert by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Jonathan described Eno as a proactive leader, saying that he is worthy of commendation, urging Akwa Ibom people to be vigilant against antisocial elements and vandalisation of public infrastructure.

In his remark, Eno expressed gratitude to the former President, his predecessor, former Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom people and well-wishers on his birthday.

He restated the resolve of his administration to use the commonwealth of the Akwa Ibom people to put smiles on their faces through life-touching projects and programmes that will ameliorate their sufferings.

“We are committed to touching lives and improving the standard of living of our people. We are committed to rural development and providing those soft and hard infrastructures. But the time we are in now demands soft infrastructure.

“The time demands that we feed our people and help them go back to the farm. It demands that our people take advantage of all the contracts that are providing so many jobs for our young people. It requires that we keep being in peace to continue to attract investment to our state, and to be able to continue providing jobs to our people.”