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The Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, led by its Chairman, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has inspected ongoing road construction projects being executed by the Commission in Cross River State.
Members of the Senate Committee, accompanied by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku and the Executive Director, Projects, Dr. Victor Antai, inspected the 20-kilometre Okomita–Uyanga–Ehom Road in Akamkpa and Biase Local Government Areas.
The team also inspected the 1.5 km Idundu Junction–Idundu Bridge Road in Akpabuyo LGA, and 10.8km Aking–Osomba Road in Akamkpa Local Government Area.
Speaking during the inspection, the NDDC Chief Executive Officer reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure.
He stressed: “The NDDC is determined to deliver durable projects that truly benefit our people. These roads will ease transportation burdens and stimulate socio-economic growth in Cross River State and across the Niger Delta. We will continue to work closely with the Senate Committee and stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely project delivery.”
Giving details of the projects, the NDDC’s Executive Director of Projects, Dr. Victor Antai, described the Okomita–Uyanga–Ehom Road as a lifeline for commerce, agriculture, education, and healthcare in the region. He assured that the Commission would closely monitor the contractor to ensure quality and timely completion.
He noted: “This road reconstruction is not just about asphalt and concrete; it is about opening up communities, reducing travel time, and boosting economic activities.”
Senator Ekpenyong, while commending Governor Bassey Otu’s infrastructural drive, emphasized the Senate’s support for the NDDC’s focus on Renewed Hope projects that directly impact communities.
“These roads are vital lifelines for our people; opening up communities, boosting trade, and improving access to markets, schools, and healthcare. The 10th Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio, remains fully committed to supporting the NDDC in completing these projects to the highest standards,” he said.
The inspection team was received by the Cross River State Director, Dr. Daniel Ajunwa, Chairman of Akamkpa LGA, Hon. Felix Akposi, alongside State Legislators and Councillors representing the host communities.
