Eno orders redesign of Akwa Ibom road project after uncovering drainage flaws

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State personally inspected the Afaha Atai Road project in Eket Local Government Area, responding to resident complaints about poor drainage. The governor insisted on visiting the exact location despite officials attempting to steer him elsewhere, noting, "The moment you started walking me around, I knew this was not the road I wanted to visit."

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The moment you started walking me around, I knew this was not the road I wanted to visit.

At the affected section, a resident explained that floodwater needed a clear path for free flow, despite expressing confidence in the contractor, Hensek Integrated Services Limited. The governor encouraged open feedback, stating, "Say it openly so it can be corrected. There is nothing anybody will do to you; that is why I am here."

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I have received a lot of complaints on this road. I’m told the drains are not good enough.

Further inspection revealed workers laying a stone base, which the governor identified as a response to his impending visit. He declared the road would be redesigned and handled by Hensek, promising to revisit in two months to ensure corrections. This intervention follows earlier warnings about the project's quality, highlighted by a video shared by a local chieftain.

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Say it openly so it can be corrected. There is nothing anybody will do to you; that is why I am here.