Residents of Ekpri Nsukara and Ikot Ntuen Offot in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, have expressed gratitude to Governor Udom Emmanuel, over the prompt commencement of work to construct their road and control the ravaging erosion menace in their communities.

They have maintained that with the ongoing execution of the project, Governor Emmanuel has saved the area from

The governor who visited the locality few weeks ago with the Governor of Abia State, Mr Okezie Ikpeazu, for the ground breaking ceremony of a church, had assured that construction would commence in earnest to reclaim the road.

The impressed residents took turns to eulogise Governor Emmanuel during an interview with newsmen who visited the area to ascertain the level of work ongoing at the site

Ekaette Joshua , a seamstress noted that the road was totally impassable especially during rainy seasons and thanked the Governor for coming to their aid.

"I thank the Governor for fulfilling his promise to construct this road. If the road is good, our businesses will grow."
She recounted that businesses were usually on hold as customers would not want to get in the flood water.


Etini Etim Okon, a Barber recounted their ordeal as a result of the bad state of the road stating that he has lost so many customers and thanked the Governor for stepping in to construct the road.


Also speaking , Fortune Offong, said that they were cut off from Uyo and it was very terrible for road users.

"Everyone was delighted when we learnt that the road will be construed. We have also seen signs. we hope the road construction will be completed", he added


Uwem Jonah said last year was their worst experience as there was so much rainfall but he's glad that Governor Emmanuel has intervened while praying he completes the good work.

Emmanuel Okon Bassey, expressed excitement about the governor's resolve to construct the road.
" The flood around this area has carried some children,so I'm delighted that the governor Emmanuel has come to our rescue,"he said.

Pst. Segun Adeboye who is also the Vice chairman of landlords, described Governor Emmanuel as a performee, who has fulfilled his promise of constructing the road.

Inyene Emmanuel Otu, an hair dresser expressed delight towards the work ongoing stating that it will help boost her business , during the rainy season it was always bad, we hope they complete what has been started.

Dora Ekong, a gas dealer, recalled that during rainy season they couldn't pass the road while thanking the governor for coming to construct this road.


Joseph Ibanga, thanked God for government intervention while praying that the road is completed before the rain starts.

"The day the Governor visited with his friend Governor Ikpeazu, I was excited because I knew help had come.

"You have seen the depth of the erosion, we have suffered a lot in this area", he said.

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Nsukara!! Are they related to Nsukka people of Enugu state??

athaboi:
Nsukara!! Are they related to Nsukka people of Enugu state??

yes

Ilaumoh:
yes

do u know the meaning of nsukara in efik/ibibio? Be talking nonsense

Ahmback:
do u know the meaning of nsukara in efik/ibibio? Be talking nonsense

what’s is the meaning ebot?

Ilaumoh:
what’s is the meaning ebot?

Nko okom uka!