
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has commissioned a 5.5-kilometre road and erosion control project in Uyo, the state capital. According to Punch, the project is intended to improve accessibility for residents and address flooding problems in the area. The commissioning forms part of the state government's ongoing infrastructure development efforts.
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