Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has directed an immediate rehabilitation of the failed section of Calabar-Odukpani Road to ensure proper vehicular movement and safe use of the infrastructure.
Bassey bemoaned the situation of the facility, calling for a renovation of the road and stating that the safety and convenience of commuters will no longer be compromised by years of neglect which has caused widespread decry from the public.
While making a critical inspection of the road yesterday, said that he had directed the Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure, Pius Edet, to immediately mobilise to the scene and make efforts to make significant changes on the road, adding that while emergency works brings relief to residents, his administration would design a long term engineering solution to end the cycle of failures on the road.
“Today, I undertook another round of inspection across the Calabar corridor, with particular attention to the failed sections of the Calabar/Odukpani Road,” the Governor said
“I have directed the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure to immediately mobilise to the affected locations and commence remedial interventions to restore these failed portions as an urgent priority.
“Our administration remains steadfast in its commitment to building infrastructure that not only meets today’s needs but also serves future generations,” Otu reassured.
The Governor further appealed to residents for patience and cooperation as government ramps up efforts to deliver lasting infrastructure across the state.
“We appreciate the patience, understanding, and cooperation of our citizens as we work tirelessly to deliver lasting infrastructure that reflects the aspirations of our dear state,” he added.