Governor Udom Emmanuel Tuesday stopped over at the Akpan Andem Market to ascertain the state of the road that leads to the market.
Having received reports of poor, water-logged access road, the governor said the inspection was necessary because he “needed to see the true situation when it rains, and to see what we can do” about it.
The governor, who arrived the popular Uyo market without prior notice, was seen purchasing some items in the market with a promise that government will improve on the access road.
Amidst cheers and echoes of praises on him, the governor waved and smiled back at the jubilant traders who showed that they have enough reasons to appreciate their governor.
Indeed a revolving loan scheme of N2billion was floated by the governor, from which many trader benefited between N100,000 – N500,000 each, to boost their businesses.
Governor Emmanuel had also declared every Thursday a toll-free day for all the traders, indicating the premium he places on their happiness.
On his way from the market, the governor also stopped by at the popular city recreational center – Ibom Plaza – to assess the challenges of the centre.
Emmanuel said the visit became necessary to check why the electronic board stopped working, and how to make the place serve optimally even during the rains.
He commended the youths for being peaceful and supportive of his administration, promising to continue to provide them with social security.
He used the visits to reassure Akwa Ibom people that his administration will continue to deliver on impactful projects such as witnessed in the electricity which is 23 hours in Uyo and other parts of the State. He promised to extend the gesture to more local government areas before his administration clocks three.
“We are a very responsible government…some people only define democracy from textbooks but we are practical. We are never interested in applause; we don’t do elephant projects. What we do is touch lives,” the governor stated.