The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to complete the 2.8 kilometre Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nyak Iba/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem road in Ukanafun local government area.
This follows a motion of urgent public importance presented on the floor of the house by the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Hon. Unyime Idem today during plenary.
Idem noted that the road, which plays a paramount role in the economic development of the affected communities, the environs and neighboring states, has remained dilapidated for years.
He noted that the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing under its emergency intervention program, commenced the rehabilitation of the road in 2022 but abandoned it less than half way.
The ranking member of the house expressed concern that the abandoned road has caused untold hardship to commuters and residents of the communities adjourning the road due to its impassible nature, making it difficult for farmers to transfer their farm produce to the market.
According to Hon. Idem, the farmers have resorted to using alternative routes to evacuate their produce to the market, causing them to hike the price due to the cost of transportation.
The 10th House of Representatives therefore resolved that the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing should intervene urgently by completing the construction of the 2.8 kilometre Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nyak Iba/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem road to ameliorate the sufferings of the people.
