Executive Chairman, Ikom LGA; Pst. Mercy Nsor.
By Anietie Akpan
Palliative actions are currently ongoing in some major streets across the Ikom metropolis, thereby bringing immediate succour and ease of travel to commuters.
A press release from the Office of the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman of Ikom Local Government Area (LGA), said the palliative started with the adjoining road linking the famous “Sweet Mother Street”, which has in the past been rendered impassable, especially during the rainy season.
Speaking to newsmen during an inspection tour of one of the roads, the Executive Chairman of Council, Pst. Mercy Nsor stated that there’s a huge need for this project to be carried out.
She emphasized that some of the roads have been awarded for immediate repairs by the state government but she decided to carryout the maintenance to give express access to the road users as the road has become impassable.
In her words; “the Executive Governor of our State, His Excellency, Sen.Bassey Edet Otu has already awarded some of these roads for immediate rehabilitation.
“But my administration decided to attend to the roads pending when the contractors would move to the site; we needed to give succour to our people, especially as the said road has become impassable, making it difficult for businesses located around that area to thrive.”
Also speaking, the Supervisor for Works, Mr. Ogar Ogar Enagu, and the Director for Works, Mr. Stanley, both stated that the Chairman of Ikom LGA had directed immediate palliative actions on all the inland roads within the Ikom metropolis before the commencement of heavy downpour, to serve as alternative measures pending when the actual State Government project would commence.
They noted that drainages are being unmarked for immediate construction across the affected roads to ensure easy passage of water, especially during the rainy season, as this would help extend the longevity of the roads to avoid wear and tear.
According to some Residents and commuters, “the road used to be very bad, especially during the rainy season and our hopes are being restored thanks to the Chairman and her team”.
As an Okada man, said, “I cannot remember the last time I passed this road, because if you do, then be rest assured that both your passenger, the driver, as well as your bike or vehicle would wear a different look”.
Hon. Nsor has assured the good people of Ikom LGA that her administration would continue to support infrastructural development as that is the rationale behind her administration.
More projects are massively ongoing with the Council about to wear a new face as the mounting of street lights is ongoing, as well as the building of the Ultra Modern Staff Toilets, amongst other ongoing projects.
