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Community leaders and some PDP stakeholders have hailed the House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon. Ita Mbora, for attracting over 20 intervention projects to Calabar Municipality/Odukpani federal constituency in Cross River state.
The stakeholders expressed delight at the rate of people-oriented projects attracted to the constituency and his effective representation since he was elected into the lower house of the National Assembly.
Some of the intervention projects so far attracted to the constituency include: rehabilitation and construction of class rooms block and VIP toilets at Primary schools – Ediba, Akim, Ekong Anaku, Ndon Nyam, construction and equipping of knowledge and ICT center at West African People’s Institute WAPI as well as solar powered and conventional boreholes at Ikot Anwatim, Asiak Obufa, Adaha Uko, Ikot Ansa, Atan Eki,Obit Esu, Ito Idere Ukwa and Nyakassang. Others are Akim Ring road, Akim Akim-Akpap Oboroko road, embankment and flood control at Ikoneto, the on-going construction of the old Adiabo road off Tinapa road, provision and installation of transformers, construction and equipping of health centers at Nasarrawa and Ndon Awon in Odot.
Speaking during an appraisal on the performance of Ntufam Eta Mbora and distribution of first batch of cars procured by the lawmaker for some members of his constituency held in Calabar, the stakeholders expressed confidence in the Rep’s quality of representation.
Speaking at the event, the member representing Calabar Municipality at the State House of Assembly, Ntufam Efa Esua, said his House of Representatives member has demonstrated without doubt that the interest and well-being of the electorate is paramount. He said the intervention programmes clearly indicates that Ntufam Eta Mbora knows the needs of his people and is working assiduously to meet their expectations despite the odds.
On his part, the member of the State House of assembly Hon. Christopher Ekpo, said: “The impact of our federal law maker is unprecedented given the number of completed and ongoing projects within his domain.
“The projects are of utmost importance and cut across education, health, infrastructure and basic amenities vital to improving our living standard and wealth creation.”
Commending the Rep, the Ntoe of Akim Akim in Odukpani, Prince Pius Bassey, expressed gratitude for the construction of the 4-kilometers road network terminating at the beach .
The royal father said the road would afford his people, who are mostly farmers, the privilege to easily convey their produce to the market thereby boosting their source of livelihood, adding that IRA has also intervened in human empowerment as well as fee support.
Also hailing the Rep, a veteran journalist and secretary, Qua Traditional Council, Ntufam Oqua Itu, noted that the construction of the Akim Ring road has added value to the Akim community and enhance the aesthetics of the environment.
The former leader of Odukpani Legislative Council, Hon. Nyong Nyong, noted that the federal law maker has taken representation to another dimension since the return of democracy as shown in the numerous and visible development programmes spread across his constituency. He said beside the projects executed, the parliamentarian had given out scholarship to some indigent students at Secondary and tertiary levels just as he had empowered some constituents with various skills acquisition for sustainable livelihood.
Earlier in his remarks, Rt. Hon. Ita Mbora, member representing Municipality/Odukpani federal constituency, said he is committed to the welfare of his constituents as demonstrated by the numerous projects that he has attracted to the constituency.
Hon. Mbora stated that the car empowerment, which is the first in the year, is to appreciate members of his constituency for standing by him and also help alleviate their transportation challenges.
The lawmaker disclosed that he is providing more street lights within the Municipality to curb crime activities as over 200 solar rechargeable street lights have been installed across the constituency.
He called on his constituents to make the most of these projects and help protect them for the overall good of the people.
