Itu-Urua Ekpa Road

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I'm proud to share that work on Itu-Urua Ekpa Road in Itu LGA is finished. A 2.07km road with a 1.4km discharge drain.

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A 2.07km road with a 1.4km discharge drain. It includes an underground drainage tunnel and has been scheduled for commissioning.

Key facts

Area of work: Roads and bridges
LGA: Itu
Status: Completed
Where: Itu, Urua Ekpa
Road length: 2.07km
Discharge drain: 1.4km
Length: 2.07km road
Drainage: 1.4km underground discharge drain
Commissioned: Sunday 20 September 2026, by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, for the Governor, during the state's 39th anniversary
Ministry or agency: Ministry of Works & Fire Service
Commissioned: 20 September 2026

Photos

Aerial view of the finished road with side drains and shops along it

About the project

The Itu to Urua Ekpa Road is a 2.07-kilometre road in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, built with a 1.4-kilometre discharge drain.

The road was rebuilt by the Akwa Ibom State Government. The work included an underground tunnel that carries storm water away from the road and nearby homes.

The road links Itu with the Urua Ekpa area. It is meant to make daily travel easier and safer for residents, traders and transporters, and the drain is expected to stop the flooding that damages roads and property in the area.

The road was commissioned on Sunday 20 September 2026 by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, who represented Governor Pastor Umo Eno. It was one of the projects commissioned to mark the 39th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State, under the ARISE Agenda.

The project at a glance

StatusCompleted

Length2.07km

Kind of workRoads and bridges

ServesResidents of Urua Ekpa and its surroundings and 3 more

Project timeline

Plannedannounced or approved

Work startedsite work begins

Ongoingwork under way

Finishedcompleted or commissioned

Commissioned20 September 2026

What was built

2.07km road
1.4km discharge drain
Underground drainage tunnel

Who it serves

People and places connected by this project.

Residents of Urua Ekpa and its surroundings
Traders and market usersLocal business
Motorists and commutersCommuters
Property owners along the road

Where it helps

Movement and access
Trade and income
Water and sanitation
Safety and security
Housing and shelter

Itu LGA at a glance

Where this project sits among all 18 projects recorded in Itu.

Completed 4 (this project)Ongoing 11Planned 2Status not stated 1

Roads and bridges

Jobs and business support

Homes for vulnerable people

Schools

Health

Impact Analysis

An assessment of the impact of these accomplishments on the people and communities.

For families and communities

The drainage tunnel is meant to keep homes and shops beside the road less exposed to flood water.

For work and income

A road that stays open in the rains lets traders and transport operators work through the wet season. Less flooding also means lower repair costs for buildings and vehicles.