As part of the fulfillment of her promise to bring development to communities in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, the Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. Mercy Bassey is opening up communities for development with the rehabilitation of rural roads.

Hon Bassey, earlier in the week, performed the flag-off of rehabilitation of the Ibekwe Akpanya – Ikot Akpaden link road, which had been impassable for over a year.

The road serves as a crucial link to major Federal, State, and privately owned institutions in the area, as well as the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone in Eastern Obolo, Onna/Ikot Abasi Local Government Areas of the state.

Lady Bassey, who was appointed as the Transition Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government by Governor Umo Bassey Eno just a month ago, approved the rehabilitation of the road to improve the commuting experience for motorists and other road users.

A woman leader in Mkpat Enin, Obonganwan Rose Brown, in a chat with journalists, disclosed that traders had ugly experiences due the road's deplorable state such losing their lives and goods while traveling to and from major markets in the area.

"I want to thank God for choosing our daughter as the Transition Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government, who understands the problems of the people and takes action for the common good," she said.

"Right from when she was an Acting Chairman, she renovated the Council Secretariat. Barely a month into her tenure, she has rehabilitated the only major road that we have in Mkpat Enin."

Others expressing their appreciation included the former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chapter Chairman in the area, Hon. Nkereuwem Akai, youth enthusiast Godswill Okon Sampson, and Anthony Christopher Udoudo.

They highlighted Lady Bassey's performance, noting her previous achievements during her tenure as Acting Chairman for 8 months.

"We can see how she has improved the Ibekwe Akpanya – Ikot Akpaden road within barely a month in office," they commented. "We believe she can accomplish even more if given the opportunity to serve as the elected chairman of the Council."

They also mentioned her positive impact on security, citing commendation from the Divisional Police Officer for her efforts in subduing criminal activities in Ibiaku and Ikpa-Ikono Clans, areas where kidnappers had previously been active.

"Our Chairman has already begun grading roads from Ibekwe Akpanya to Ikpa-Ikono Clan. She is also overseeing the drilling of a borehole at Ibianga Village in Ikpa-Ikono Ward 1, as well as the renovation of the Primary Health Center at Ibioete. We pray for her strength to continue her impactful work."

On his part, the Secretary of the Transition Committee, Pastor Afia Amos said "The Transition Chairman of Mkpat Enin Hon Mercy Bassey is silently loud on road grading. This portion of road in my village Ikot Esen was very bad. God bless the working Chairman immediately”.