Ukorebi Esien | 4th April 2024
CALABAR – The Cross River State commissioner for works, Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet has hinted that the incumbent governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu will complete some of the signature projects of the last government, stating that those projects will add value to Cross Riverians when completed.
Speaking with newsmen recently in his office, the works commissioner said government is continuum and as such the Prince Otu led administration has evaluated some of the projects and is ready to complete them as their completion will increase the state revenue and add value to citizens.
The Commissioner said the legacy projects of Senator Ben Ayade Administration would be completed in May 2024, adding that the administration would commission the Cargo Airport while work at the Bakassi deep seaport would also commenced.
“There are projects that were initiated by the past government, we have also taken it upon ourselves to ensure that we go back to those projects. We can’t abandon them like that,” he said.
He revealed that the Adiabo-Ikoneto road will soon commence construction by Governor Bassey Otu. Administration.
Ankpo, informed that Governor Bassey Otu led administration met poor roads infrastructure and was desirous in taking the state back to recognition.
He said the administration has so far completed a number of roads infrastructure across the state in Calabar and other part of the state.
“As we speak, there are ongoing roads infrastructure across the state in the Northern Senatorial District. For instance, the road to the deputy governor’s senator district was impassable and many others.
According to the Commissioner, the government has a lot in stock, and within one year the administration has initiated several projects which are ongoing across the state.
“We are initiating another projects – about 10 extra roads will be constructed in Calabar South. This is beyond the ongoing rehabilitation. A lot of projects have been initiated by this government. We are not going to leave any project behind.
On the controversy over ownership of projects, especially in some parts of Calabar, Mr Edet stated that all projects in the state belong to the government and that they are for the benefits of Cross Riverians.
