For families and communities
The road makes it easier for people in Ibotong to reach the headquarters town for services, school and market. It is seen as a sign that the area is no longer left out of state road projects.
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Urue Offong-Ibotong Road
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I'm proud to share that work on Urue Offong-Ibotong Road in Urue Offong/Oruko LGA is finished. A 2.9km road linking the council secretariat at Urue Offong with Utuku (Ukuko II) and Ibotong Eweme.
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A 2.9km road linking the council secretariat at Urue Offong with Utuku (Ukuko II) and Ibotong Eweme. It was commissioned on 28 October 2024 and is the first road built in the LGA by the state government.
Key facts
- Area of work
- Roads and bridges
- Status
- Completed
- Where
- Urue Offong secretariat to Ibotong Eweme, through Utuku (Ukuko II)
- Length
- 2.9km
- Commissioned
- 28 October 2024
- Links
- Council secretariat, Utuku (Ukuko II) and Ibotong Eweme
- Contractor
- Bulletine Construction Company Nigeria Ltd
- Supervision
- Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Works and Fire Service
- Specification
- Drains on both sides, culverts and a spur; 150mm stone base and 60mm compacted asphalt; 20-year design life
- Local labour
- About 80 percent of the workforce drawn from local youths
- First state road in the area
- First road built by the state government in the area since the LGA was created in 1991
- Completed
- 28 October 2024
- Commissioned
- 28 October 2024
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About the project
The Urue Offong-Ibotong Road is a 2.9km road in Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Also called the Secretariat Road, it runs from the council secretariat at Urue Offong through Utuku (Ukuko II) to Ibotong Eweme, linking three communities.
The Akwa Ibom State Government under Governor Umo Eno funded the road. Bulletine Construction Company Nigeria Ltd built it, under the supervision of the State Ministry of Works and Fire Service. The road has drains on both sides, culverts and a spur, with a 150mm stone base and 60mm of compacted asphalt. It is designed to last 20 years. About 80 percent of the workers on site were young people from the area.
It is the first road built by the state government in the area since the LGA was created in 1991. The people are mostly farmers, fishermen and traders, and the road gives them a paved route between the headquarters town, Ibotong and the markets beyond.
The road is expected to open up the council headquarters for growth and boost trade in the area. More roads have been promised, including one from Oruko Junction to Eyubiasang Beach.
Governor Umo Eno commissioned the road on 28 October 2024, represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi.
The project at a glance
StatusCompleted
Length2.9km
Kind of workRoads and bridges
ServesResidents of Urue Offong and Ibotong and 4 more
Project timeline
Plannedannounced or approved
Work startedsite work begins
Ongoingwork under way
Finishedcompleted or commissioned
Completed28 October 2024
Commissioned28 October 2024
What was built
- 2.9km paved road with road markings
- Solar street lights
- Link between the council secretariat, Utuku and Ibotong Eweme
Who it serves
People and places connected by this project.
- Residents of Urue Offong and Ibotong
- Farmers and fishermenLocal business
- Traders and market usersLocal business
- People with business at the council headquartersLocal business
- Transport operatorsCommuters
Where it helps
- Trade and income
- Movement and access
- Education
Urue Offong/Oruko LGA at a glance
Where this project sits among all 9 projects recorded in Urue Offong/Oruko.
Completed 6 (this project)Ongoing 3
Impact Analysis
An assessment of the impact of these accomplishments on the people and communities.
For work and income
A paved road helps farm produce, palm oil and seafood move to buyers with less delay.
Project location
Urue Offong secretariat to Ibotong Eweme, through Utuku (Ukuko II)
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Development goals
This project supports the goals below. Each figure shows how many of the 429 projects on this portal back the same goal.
- 9Industry and infrastructure200 of 429 projects
- 11Sustainable communities133 of 429 projects
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