Some critical stakeholders in Etinan Local Government Area have given the Chairman of Council, Hon Uko Umoh, a pat on the back for the projects executed in his first hundred days in office.
The stakeholders led by Rt. Hon (Pastor) Samuel Ikon under the umbrella of Project Implementation Committee, acknowledged that projects executed by the administration of Hon Uko Umoh are designed to bring back the glory of Etinan.
Speaking after an assessment of the ultra modern motor park located along Uyo road, Etinan, the remodelled Etinan roundabout and the the temporal workshop for the repair of electric transformers, Pastor Samuel Ikon submitted that the chairman has proven to be one who not only seek advice but go ahead to implement the advice given to him.
” You seek advice, receive it and act on it and today we have seen the result. Mr. Chairman, you have started very well and I believe you will do well for Etinan people during your tenure as Chairman of Council” he declared.
In his team were Engr Billy Etuk who also commended the Chairman for his bold steps towards the restoration of electricity in rural communities in Etinan local government area.
“We will stand by you to ensure you deliver on your mandate. A mandate that will place Etinan on the pedestal that others can reference”
Also speaking, Engr James Amiang who is also a member of the committee declared that Etinan is fast taking shape and thanked the chairman for giving the local government what it deserves.
Dr Aniefon Akpabio another member of the committee and an environmentalist commended the Chairman for being eco friendly in his development strides.
The secretary of the Project Implementation Committee, Pastor Ubong Inyang in his remarks wondered where the chairman got the vision to set up such a team that has given technical advice in the execution of projects in the local government area.
The Project Implementation Committee visited the motor park where they were taken round by the project supervisor, Promise Amos Iwok, who briefed the committee on the facilities and scope of work so far done.
The motor park being constructed by Greenfield construction comprises of main administrative block, departmental stores, cargo warehouse and toilet facilities.
The committee advised that a ramp be constructed to carter for the need of physically challenged persons, while the room designated for missing items be divided to accommodate cashier.
On the proposed filling of the open space, the committee called on the company to do soil testing to find out the best suitable for the motor park as well as strengthen the fence as there will be pressure on it as a result of the filling and the number of vehicles that will come in and out of the motor park.
At the remodelled roundabout the committee advised that the soak away pit should be buried underground to avoid being higher than some of the seats at the relaxation spot.
At the temporal workshop for the servicing and repairs of transformers, the Chief Executive Officer of VICANDY ENTERPRISE Engr Anietie D. Orok commended the chairman for the initiative to repair the transformers and assured that they will function optimally when the process is concluded.
He however advised that engineers handling repairs of electric transformers should stop buying second hand transformer parts as this will discourage vandalisation of electric transformers.
Engr Orok who also hinted of his challenges having to work outside his workshop but assured that the repair works will be concluded in a week’s time according to schedule.
The committee also advised that provision should be made to secure the electric transformers after installation to avoid vandalism.
The Committee also visited the Security Village where illegal occupants have been evicted and repairs are being carried out by the council. They advised that for a start, the security light be replaced with solar lights while a perimeter fence and a gate is of utmost importance to secure the facility.
Responding, the Chairman of Council, Hon Uko Umoh thanked the committee for their genuine love for Etinan local government area which was the primary reason they were selected into the committee.
He assured them that projects executed are made possible because God answered his prayer to be a change agent in Etinan Local Government Area.
The Council boss hinted that he has also mobilized people to the site of water projects identified by the committee while there are plans to build market stalls at Afaha Iman as well as fencing of Primary Schools especially those by the high way.
“I will continue to rely on your professional advice because I prayed that God should use me to change the narrative in Etinan by bringing my way people of like minds” the chairman stated.
In a related development, a former Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Udom Emmanuel, Barr Ndem Andem has scored Hon Uko Umoh high on performance in his first hundred days in office.
He described him as a man who came prepared and has justified the mandate within a very short time in office.
He stated this when he stopped by at the office of the Chairman to congratulate him for an impactful leadership in the first hundred days in office.
” This is what we have been yearning for over the years and Hon Uko Umoh is giving us within a very short time in office. I am here to say congratulations so that he can do more for the people” he stated.
