Governor Eno Kicks Off ‘One Project Per LG’ Initiative

In line with his pre-election promises, Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has launched the “One Project Per Local Government” initiative.

The governor flagged off the project with the construction of Model Government Primary School at Idung Offiong, in Eket local government area.

Laying the foundation for the project, the governor explained that the initiative is part of his commitment to rural development, and emphasised that various projects would be replicated across the 31 LGAs.

He said the projects under the initiative are based on specific needs, and as requested by stakeholders of each LGA, adding that each project would be completed within the period of six months for a new round to commence.

He said the new school would be equipped with solar power, security gate, perimeter fence, staff quarters and modern learning facilities while also ensuring the provision of school uniforms, books and shoes for the students.

The governor said the exercise represents the official flag-off of all projects expected to be done in Eket senatorial district, while similar events would be held for Uyo and Ikot Ekpene senatorial districts respectively.

He said, “This is the first of the projects that we will deliver in all 31 local governments of this state. As part of our rural development drive, we have given the opportunity for communities and local governments to do a needs assessment, align it with what we have and deliver to the people.

“This project was chosen by Eket local government stakeholders and they want a school built here. We are here today to use this as our point of contact to flag off all the projects that will be under the initiative in the Eket Senatorial District. When we leave here, we will do Uyo Senatorial District and later, go to Ikot Ekpene,” he said.