One of the coastal communities in Akwa Ibom State, Ibeno Clan Council, has made a passionate appeal to governor Umo Eno to extend the ongoing land reclamation and environmental interventions around the Secretariat to other flood ravaged communities within Ibeno Local Government Area of the State.
The Secretary, Chief Udofia Okon Udofia who spoke on behalf of the clan during a project tour noted that the intervention will permanently address the perennial environmental challenges in Ibeno Local Government Area.
He added that such an initiative will transform the area and unlock new opportunities for physical development, economic growth and improved living standards for residents.
He said, “We urge the state government to extend similar land reclamation and environmental intervention projects to other flood-prone and erosion-ravaged communities within Ibeno Local Government Area.
“This project will put an end to the perennial flooding and erosion that have plagued some Ibeno communities for years. It will create safe and usable land, attract investors, and enhance the quality of life of our people.”
While applauding the governor for the land reclamation project that has begun in their clan, the construction of an ultra-modern primary school and few other projects, the Secretary regretted that the community never saw any developmental projects successive years back.
“For the first time in a long while, our people can see development they can touch and feel. From the ongoing construction of an ultra-modern primary school to over ten kilometres of roads across our communities, Governor Umo Eno has shown that Ibeno truly matters in the Akwa Ibom project,” he said.
The council also applauded the Governor for his emphasis on peace, dialogue and unity, which gave rise to the historic Ibeno/Esit Urua Peace accord, noting that such has reduced tensions and created an enabling environment for development, investment and youth participation.
He pledged Ibeno’s support to Gov Eno, assuring that the community would continue to partner with the state government to ensure the successful execution of developmental projects across the local government, especially, the Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway passing through the area.
Extend your land reclamation drive to Ibeno flood ravaged communities – Gov Eno urged
