Akwa ibom state Government has temporarily opened Ikpa Road to traffic for the next 3 weeks to allow the reclaimed portions of the site to stabilise before asphaltic pavement.

The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals Akwa ibom State, Sir. Charles Udoh stated this recently during a tour on erosion sites in the state Capital.

Recall that the state Government had approved emergency remedial works in the area following the collapse of road due to gully erosion earlier this year.

The Environment Boss reiterated that the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel places premium on the well being of Akwa ibomites. He further stressed that ecological issues are critical issues which doesn’t understand political inclination and as such the environment before any political interest.

A resident of the area; Mr. Aniefiok Akpan, whose home was threatened by the gully expressed joy over the prompt intervention of the state government, he thanked the state Governor for leaning to the yearnings of Oku people by intervening for their safety by coming to their aide.

Similarly, several Political stakeholders from Uyo have also expressed their gratitude to the Governor for his responsiveness.