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Posted by Marshal Akad // NewsMan - PH

The Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Ikot Abasi, has drawn attention to the deteriorating state of the Atan Ikpe Bridge in Edemaya Clan, urging urgent but measured government intervention to avert further hardship for residents and road users.

The concern formed part of a communiqué issued at the end of the 34th Annual Diocesan Synod of the church, held from April 23 to April 26, 2026, at Methodist Church Nigeria, Atan Ikpe.

Presided over by the Diocesan Bishop, the Right Reverend Usen S. Akpanenua, alongside the Lay President, Elder Engr Uwem Akpan, and the Synod Secretary, Very Rev Dr Uwem Ekanem, the gathering brought together clergy and laity from across the Diocese.

In the communiqué, the Synod specifically praised ongoing development efforts by the Akwa Ibom State Government as encapsulated in the ARISE Agenda, but noted that the condition of the Atan Ikpe Bridge has become a source of concern to the people, as it continues to affect movement, commerce and daily life in the area.

The church appealed to the state government to give attention to the bridge in order to ease transportation challenges and support economic activities within Edemaya Clan and the wider Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.

The Synod also raised concerns over the prevailing economic hardship in the country, pointing to the rising cost of food, transportation and basic services, and called on government at all levels to take practical steps to address the situation.

It further decried the poor electricity supply in Ikot Abasi despite the presence of power infrastructure in the area, urging improved distribution to boost local productivity.

On national issues, while commending the Federal Government for the ongoing reforms, the church called for peace, justice and unity, urging leaders to remain accountable and responsive to the needs of the people. It also advised political actors to embrace issue based engagement as the country approaches another election cycle.

The Synod commended the Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Ali Abba, for his leadership and for setting a timely theme for the conference, while also noting the significance of the Methodist Theological Institute, Ibaka, as a step towards strengthening ministerial training.

Meanwhile, the communiqué was jointly signed by the Synod leadership, who reiterated the church’s commitment to constructive engagement and peaceful advocacy on matters affecting society.

This is a bridge in an oil rich state.
If I'm correct, Akwa Ibom should be the largest oil producer in Nigeria at the moment.
In this age and time, it's so unbelievable that we still do not have the littlest of amenities.

This is a death trap, and the albino governor is rolling with agbero president. Tinubu na witch

Just as the British colonists left it....all those generations ago. They too built 'massive' infrastructure unrivaled by most governments ever since. Perhaps we should vote them back into power....

'Like' for colonial era infrastructurists.
'Share' for shoddy modern era maintainance.

This definitely is a joke! You call this a bridge? This a death trap. Where are their Rep., Senate Members?

NewsMan1:
Posted by Marshal Akad // NewsMan - PH

The Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Ikot Abasi, has drawn attention to the deteriorating state of the Atan Ikpe Bridge in Edemaya Clan, urging urgent but measured government intervention to avert further hardship for residents and road users.

The concern formed part of a communiqué issued at the end of the 34th Annual Diocesan Synod of the church, held from April 23 to April 26, 2026, at Methodist Church Nigeria, Atan Ikpe.

Presided over by the Diocesan Bishop, the Right Reverend Usen S. Akpanenua, alongside the Lay President, Elder Engr Uwem Akpan, and the Synod Secretary, Very Rev Dr Uwem Ekanem, the gathering brought together clergy and laity from across the Diocese.

In the communiqué, the Synod specifically praised ongoing development efforts by the Akwa Ibom State Government as encapsulated in the ARISE Agenda, but noted that the condition of the Atan Ikpe Bridge has become a source of concern to the people, as it continues to affect movement, commerce and daily life in the area.

The church appealed to the state government to give attention to the bridge in order to ease transportation challenges and support economic activities within Edemaya Clan and the wider Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.

The Synod also raised concerns over the prevailing economic hardship in the country, pointing to the rising cost of food, transportation and basic services, and called on government at all levels to take practical steps to address the situation.

It further decried the poor electricity supply in Ikot Abasi despite the presence of power infrastructure in the area, urging improved distribution to boost local productivity.

On national issues, while commending the Federal Government for the ongoing reforms, the church called for peace, justice and unity, urging leaders to remain accountable and responsive to the needs of the people. It also advised political actors to embrace issue based engagement as the country approaches another election cycle.

The Synod commended the Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Ali Abba, for his leadership and for setting a timely theme for the conference, while also noting the significance of the Methodist Theological Institute, Ibaka, as a step towards strengthening ministerial training.

Meanwhile, the communiqué was jointly signed by the Synod leadership, who reiterated the church’s commitment to constructive engagement and peaceful advocacy on matters affecting society.

This Pako bridge went full for Lagos na im somebody dey call on Government intervention? Haba Mama, somebody fit fix am make Dem dey take am Make money as Dem dey do for Lagos nah?.. Lolz 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I believe the government of the state and lawmakers have their tech teams handling online stuffs. I will suggest the picture should be tag to their respective pages on the social media.

More so, the leaders in the community should personally write the appropriate authorities via the appropriate means. After a week a reminder should be sent.

This is just my own opinion

MobilityMFR:
This definitely is a joke! You call this a bridge? This a death trap. Where are their Rep., Senate Members?

It is a bridge and can serve rudimentary functions if well maintained. There are roads and bridges in Europe that are still in use that go back to the Roman era.

If the settlements that it links grow to drive traffic beyond it's capacity a new one can be built. But apart from that not everything has to be shiny new, just well maintained. It is a heritage site.

Look at the 'first' Niger bridge, stunning, rustic architecture built by Dumez. Compare it to the Julius Berger concrete monstrosity besides it.

Their albino wizard is busy sharing SUVs to ex government officials and traditional rulers

why is the bridge made with woods

One thing I like about Nigerian politicians is that- if someone does not die on that due to its poor state the yeye LGA chairman or the state governor won't do anything about it

Pootle:
why is the bridge made with woods

It was made for function not aesthetics and for those constructed by oil companies it was infrastructure for production thus the bare minimum and not to serve the public for ever.

They take back their share of the profits to give their shareholders. Your government should take it's own share of the profits to build a more flashy one for the public.

danietohbadt:
This is a bridge in an oil rich state.
If I'm correct, Akwa Ibom should be the largest oil producer in Nigeria at the moment.
In this age and time, it's so unbelievable that we still do not have the littlest of amenities.

Always ibom should do better

FG has been allocating huge FAAC to oil rich states but greediness of their governors, senators and rep is the reasons for this nonsense

How will FG allocate #500 billion to a state and the government and it's members decided to siphon #450 billion and they will still complain about FG

They should continue

Maybe this one will be after election because all eyes are on 2027

danietohbadt:
This is a bridge in an oil rich state.
If I'm correct, Akwa Ibom should be the largest oil producer in Nigeria at the moment.
In this age and time, it's so unbelievable that we still do not have the littlest of amenities.

Even Dubai still has some undeveloped places..

Anyway God bless the good people of Southsouth and southwest