The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated a 28.6km road in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom as part of the commission’s end of year activities.

A statement issued by the commission’s media officer, Mr Nsikan Usoro, in Uyo on Wednesday, said that the former NDDC Managing Director, Mr Bassey Dan-Abia, inaugurated the road.

It said that the commission awarded the contract in 2011 to JID Construction Company Limited.

It said that the road would link 10 communities, including Odoto Nkit, Ntak Inyang, Afaha Ekpenedi and Etebi.

According to the statement, Abia said that the NDDC undertook the project as part of a deliberate policy to open up and link rural communities in the area for development.

It said that the Idung Atang Edem Road leading to Idung Ekpene community also in Esit Eket, was inaugurated

Abia urged contractors executing all NDDC projects across the Niger Delta to be sincere and committed to their duties by delivering projects according to agreed specifications and terms.

He urged youths, traditional rulers, politicians and all stakeholders to cooperate with the present administration to drive the change mantra to a logical conclusion, to ensure the survival of the nation.

The contractor, who handled the Uquo Road, Mr Akin Ojo, said that the 28.6km road was built according to specification.

He added that indigenous contractors were now competing well with their foreign counterparts.

(NAN)