Senate Committee on NDDC Embarks On Oversight Of 32klm Road Reconstruction Works In Akpabuyo, Akamkpa, Biase LGAs
Bassey BASSEY
THE Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced an assessment and inspection tour of key ongoing of 32klm road reconstruction works in Akpabuyo, Akamkpa, Biase local government area of Cross River state.
The commission's ongoing projects include the reconstruction of 20KM Okomita to Uyanga to Ehom Road in Akamkpa and Biase, 1.5KM Idundu Junction to Idundu Bridge in Akpabuyo and 10.8KM Aking to Osomba in Akamkpa.
The construction work is being carried out by Messers Faith Plant Nig Ltd.
The team was led by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong members of the Committee and others top management of the Commission including Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Executive Director Projects, Obong Victor Antai.
The delegation was received by the Chairman of Akamkpa local government, Hon. Felix Akposi, alongside honorable members representing Akamkpa Constituency 1 and 2 in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Okon Owuna and Hon. Linus Bassey, as well as councillors across the various host communities.
Speaking during the assesment and inspection, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong said: “What we are witnessing here is a practical demonstration of the NDDC’s renewed commitment to infrastructural development in the Niger Delta.
"These roads are vital commodities evacuation corridors for our people, opening up communities, boosting trade, and improving access to markets, schools, and healthcare.
'The 10th Senate as led by His Excellency Godswill Akpabio remains committed to providing the needed legislative support to ensure that these projects are completed to the highest standards.
"This intervention has the full and express support of the 10th Senate Leadership. We commend Governor Bassey Otu for his efforts in infrastructure development across the state. The NDDC must continue its interventionist programs/projects across the states of the Niger Delta.
"We further commend the Managing Director of NDDC, who despite having celebrated his 50th Birthday the evening before in Abuja, immediately resumed work in the field barely 12 hours later in the hinterlands of Akamkpa, Cross River State."
On his part, the Managing Director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, assured residents of the Commission’s dedication to quality delivery, saying "the NDDC is determined to deliver durable infrastructure that truly benefits our people.
"These roads will ease transportation burdens and drive socio-economic growth in Cross River State and beyond. We will continue to work with the Senate Committee and all stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely completion of projects.”
