Akwa Ibom’s Initiative to Repair 486 Rural Roads to Boost Agriculture
The Akwa Ibom State government has committed to revamping 486 rural roads spanning the three senatorial districts of the state. The aim is to establish seamless connections between rural and urban areas.
Dr. Offiong Offor, the State Commissioner of Agriculture and Rural Development, made this known in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom, during a ministerial briefing titled Arise Scorecard Season 1.0, focusing on Food Security and Sufficiency.
She revealed that the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, funded by the State government in partnership with the World Bank and French Development Agency, will enhance agricultural activities in rural regions.
Present at the briefing were Mr. Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Emem Bob, the C...