Governor Udom Emmanuel has inaugurated the Second Phase of the Nto Edino / Ekwereazu Road that comes with twin bridges to link some Obot Akara communities and also ease movement from Akwa Ibom State to its neighboring Abia State. The Inauguration was part of activities to mark Akwa Ibom State’s 34th anniversary, which was witnessed by the Wife of the Governor, Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel, Deputy Governor, Mr Moses Ekpo, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Aniekan Bassey, Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Hon. Monday Ebong Uko among other top government officials. Speaking during the Commissioning, the Governor accompanied by other Government functionaries,said that the best way to appreciate citizens for their votes is through construction of quality projects, investments opportunities and peace of mind. ‘I’m not just coming back here for the bridges but to say thank you for everything you have done. Road projects and investments are better ways to say thank you. “Once you drive into Akwa Ibom State from other parts of the country, you’ll see dividends of good governance. ” I want to assure Obot Akara people that I have also noted the other Mbiaso and Ikot Ambang roads and the bridge you’ve mentioned today, I have already directed Seyang to commence work on that other bridge and road and I am sure with his level of competence, we should come back to commission it 15 months from now. The Commissioner for Youths and Sports ,Sir Monday Ebong Uko eulogised Governor Emmanuel for completing the road recalling that for over 32 years , people had died on the road due to its extreme bad condition. He also thanked the Governor for construction of the Ikpe Mbang Eyop road and other roads in the area. Other Dignitaries Including the Senator Representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial district, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, the Commissioner for works, Prof Eno Ibanga, member Representing Obot Akara, Rt Hon Idongesit Ntekpere, and Chairman of Obot Akara, Mrs Agnes Cosmas Udonwenwen lauded Governor Emmanuel for the projects done so far in Obot Akara all lauded the Governor for these projects and pledged the continous support of their people to the Progress in Akwa Ibom state. The Paramount Ruler of the Area, Edidem Uwa Umo Adiaka also lent his voice of commendation to the Governor, adding that the area has never been so positively affected by any previous administration