During the ceremony, President Buhari emphasized that most of the projects were financed with repatriated funds from overseas and the recovery of stolen assets from corruption cases. This approach ensures that resources are utilized for the benefit of the people, as the government focuses on uplifting communities and improving their quality of life.
The President received praise from Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, who commended the Federal Government for the completion of the Ikom Bridge. Governor Ayade, represented by the state Commissioner for Works, Engr. Dane Osim-Asu, acknowledged the rehabilitation of nine out of the 13 trunk A roads in the state. However, he appealed to the Federal Government to extend its support to address the remaining four roads that are still in a state of disrepair. The governor stressed that the dilapidated road infrastructure has negatively impacted economic activities in the state.
