Essien Udim is known for unity, as it joins the former Essien Annang and Udim areas, and for its cultural groups, its markets and the Ekpo masquerade of Ikpe Annang.
Essien Udim Local Government Area has its headquarters at Afaha Ikot Ebak. It was created on 3 May 1989 out of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. It brings together the former Essien Annang and Udim areas, and this union shows the unity the area is known for.
I'm proud of what is being built in Essien Udim LGA: 11 projects recorded, 2 finished.
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19 projects in the state summary. 11 are documented one by one here so far.
The area has eight clans: Adiasim, Afaha, Ekpenyong, Okon, Odoro Ikot, Ikpe Annang, Ukana West and Ukana East. It has 11 wards: Adiasim, Afaha, Ekpenyong 1, Ekpenyong 2, Ikpe, Odoro Ikot 1, Odoro Ikot 2, Okon, Ukana East, Ukana West 1 and Ukana West 2. The Paramount Ruler is His Royal Majesty Obong Cosmas O. Akpan, described as the longest serving monarch in the former South Eastern State.
Most of the people are farmers. They sell their produce at the three best known markets: Obo Annang market, Ofong Etor market in Ikpe Annang, and Urua Akpan market. Through these markets they keep in contact with other people in Annang land.
Cultural life includes the Nka Ikemesit Cultural Group of Ikot Essien Okon and the Uko Akpan Cultural Group of Ikot Obong Afaha Obong. The Ekpo masquerade of Ikpe Annang features in many cultural events. Places in the area include the council secretariat, the General Hospital in Ikpe Annang, the Police Secondary School and Obo Annang Junction in Ukana East.
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Roads and bridges · Nto Obio Akpan, Ikot Obong, Uruakpan
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Roads and bridges · Midim Atan to Ikot Imonte
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Roads and bridges · Midim axis, Ekpenyong
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Grants, welfare and support, kept apart from the projects that were built.
There are 14 Arise Compassionate Homes, of which 11 are complete, giving named beneficiaries across several wards a finished house. St. Ignatius Model Primary School at Ukana Iba has classrooms and a computer room. A model primary health centre at Midim Atan is under construction and is expected to bring primary care closer to the Ekpenyong clan area.
Most residents are farmers who trade at Obo Annang, Ofong Etor and Urua Akpan markets. The four road projects, including a 16km road with a 30m bridge, are expected to ease the movement of produce to those markets. There were also 107 farmers grants, 36 traders grants, 57 equipment support schemes and 2 MSME grants.
There are four road projects. The 16km road with a bridge links the Midim area. A CNG bus terminal is planned at the council headquarters to link residents with Uyo. The health centre at Midim Atan and the school at Ukana Iba add services close to rural communities.
How many of the 11 projects on this page back each goal.
Speakers mention road work at Ikot Iwe, Ekpenyong and Afaha.
A speaker says the road projects in the area are opening up rural communities and improving connections between them. The same speaker says the road projects are creating opportunities for local people.
Speakers describe the road through the Midim axis of Ekpenyong as the link between Essien Udim and Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. One speaker says he travelled it many times and knows how bad it was before work began.
A state official says the road to Midim was almost impassable, that a short journey could take hours, and that the old bridge was dangerous for people crossing on motorcycles and bicycles.
One speaker says the road has opened up the community.
Speakers place the school in Ukana East, near Obo Annang Junction.
One speaker calls the school an investment in the future of the area's children, and another says the communities here had long felt neglected.
A speaker links the school to human capital development, saying that educating children builds the future capacity and prosperity of Essien Udim.
A state official says the centre brings healthcare closer to people in Midim, a community he says had long felt neglected.
A speaker explains that under this scheme the government builds houses for vulnerable persons in all the wards across the state.
A speaker places the official residence along the Police Academy road, near the Police Secondary School.
A speaker on the project says more than 95 people were engaged on the building over four months.
A state official says a CNG bus terminal is to be sited at the Essien Udim council headquarters.
The state official says the terminal would let residents connect to Uyo, the state capital, at a lower cost. He adds that the CNG bus scheme has reduced the cost of transport by about 50 percent.
Two speakers say village youth presidents have recently been included in community policing.
A clan head says including village youth presidents in community policing will greatly improve peace and security.
Speakers link peace to development, saying a state in turmoil cannot be governed well.
A state official says the old bridge on the Midim route was in a very poor state and that people who tried to cross on motorcycles or bicycles faced serious risk. He says the crossing has now been fixed and safe access restored.
The state official says that without a safe crossing, vehicles could not reach Midim easily and a short trip could take hours.
A market woman thanks the government for grants to market women and for farm implements, inputs, seedlings and fertilizers given to farmers.
A market woman says the help is making a real difference in people's lives. She says the grants help market women grow their businesses and improve their income.
Governor Umo Eno
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