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Projects in Etim Ekpo

Etim Ekpo is one of the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State. It is made up of rural and semi-urban communities.

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I'm proud of what is being built in Etim Ekpo LGA: 13 projects recorded, 8 finished.

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The entrance gate of the Etim Ekpo Local Government Council
The entrance gate of the Etim Ekpo Local Government Council
13projects recorded
8finished
5work ongoing
53photographs

27 projects in the state summary. 13 are documented one by one here so far.

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About Etim Ekpo

Farming, trade, education and small local businesses are the main activities. There are 11 wards, numbered Ward 1 to Ward 11.

Places in the area include the Etim Ekpo Local Government Council secretariat, Obong University and Eka Offiong Market. Communities named include Utu Ikot Nkor, Utu Ikot Eboro, Eka Uruk Eshiet and Ikot Imonte. A road and bridge project links communities in Etim Ekpo with Essien Udim.

The internal road leading to Obong University
The internal road leading to Obong University

What has been done in Etim Ekpo

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Roads and bridges4

Schools2

Health1

Homes for vulnerable people2

Water1

Government and public buildings1

Jobs and business support2

Key figures

27projects
5road projects
10compassionate homes
1model primary school
1model health centre
3government primary schools renovated
Yeswater projects
Constructionchairman's official residence

Map of Etim Ekpo

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Programmes for people in Etim Ekpo

Grants, welfare and support, kept apart from the projects that were built.

How it helps people in Etim Ekpo

For families and communities

A model primary health centre at Utu Ikot Nkor is built and in use, and a model primary school at Utu Ikot Eboro is complete. Three more primary schools were renovated. Eleven Compassionate Homes were built for vulnerable residents, each with a N500,000 business grant, and a Youth Development Centre is under construction.

For work and income

In total 58 farmers received grants worth N35,500,000 and 143 traders received grants worth N59,400,000. A further 66 people received equipment, 2 received MSME grants, 2 received mini buses and 1 received a car. The 12 MW substation is expected to improve electricity supply for businesses and homes across four Local Government Areas once it is finished.

For getting around and reaching services

There are four road projects, covering 16 kilometres of inter-community road with a bridge, 12.3 kilometres of internal roads, 2.1 kilometres at Obong University and 2.5 kilometres at Eka Uruk Eshiet. They are designed to ease travel and the movement of farm produce. The solar-powered water project at Eka Offiong Market supplies water to 10 villages.

Where the 13 projects stand

  • Completed 8
  • Ongoing 5

Development goals these projects support

How many of the 13 projects on this page back each goal.

  • 1No poverty2 of 13 projects
  • 3Good health1 of 13 projects
  • 4Quality education4 of 13 projects
  • 6Clean water1 of 13 projects
  • 7Clean energy2 of 13 projects
  • 8Decent work1 of 13 projects
  • 9Industry and infrastructure5 of 13 projects
  • 11Sustainable communities2 of 13 projects
  • 16Peace and institutions1 of 13 projects

What people say

A lawmaker says the internal roads at Obong University have given the institution a facelift.

Obong University internal roads

The Paramount Ruler of Etim Ekpo speaks of the Atuai to Ikot Ikpa road as built and says it has improved movement.

The Paramount Ruler of Etim Ekpo says the Atuai to Ikot Ikpa road and other road repairs in the area are opening up communities to more economic activity.

Eka Uruk Eshiet internal roads

Two speakers describe the Model Primary Health Centre at Utu Ikot Nkor as a reconstruction of an older health centre.

Model Primary Health Centre, Utu Ikot Nkor

The Commissioner for Youth Development says the Youth Development Centre in Etim Ekpo will train and empower up to 1,000 young people a year in digital, creative and vocational skills.

Youth Development Centre

Photographs from Etim Ekpo

Photographs

During work Midim Atan-Ikot Imonte Road, section with fresh asphalt beside a dirt stretch
During work Etim Ekpo Internal Roads Phase One, unpaved section
Finished Obong University internal road, new asphalt
During work Eka Uruk Eshiet internal roads, aerial view
During work Eka Uruk Eshiet internal roads, vehicle on the road
Finished Entrance gate and road (Obong University internal roads)
Finished Model Primary Health Centre, Utu Ikot Nkor, aerial view
During work Chairman's Official Residence under construction
During work Chairman's Official Residence, frame stage
Finished Entrance to Etim Ekpo Local Government Council
Etim Ekpo summary
Etim Ekpo summary
Finished Model Primary Health Centre, Etim Ekpo
Finished Model Primary Health Centre, Etim Ekpo
Governor Umo Eno

Governor Umo Eno

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