Construction Of 1.15KM Afi-Uko Nteghe Bridge: Aniekan Bassey Pours Encomiums On Gov Udom

Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel on the successful completion and commissioning of the 1.15km Afi-Uko Nteghe Bridge on the Etebi-Enwang Road in Mbo Local Government Area.

The Lawmaker, who joined former President Goodluck Jonathan and other dignitaries for the commissioning of the project on Monday, acknowledged the current administration's commitment to quality projects.

Rt. Hon. Bassey, the Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat, pointed out that the State Governor has sustained the tempo of development since assumption of office.

He congratulated the benefitting communities and urged them to take ownership of the project by protecting it against vandalism.

The ceremony was also graced by Nigeria's former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan; State Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo; members of the State Executive Council; Members of State and National Assemblies; royal fathers; heads of professional groups; the clergy; as well as uniform organisations.

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