Ukorebi Esien | October 12, 2025
CALABAR The Member representing Abi State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, has commended Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu for approving the construction of over 20 kilometres of the Bahumono Ring Road in Abi Local Government Area.
Etta described the Governor's gesture as a "breakthrough" for the Bahumono nation, noting that the road, which connects nine autonomous communities, will significantly boost rural development, improve access to markets, and enhance community integration across Abi LGA.
The lawmaker made the remarks on Friday, October 10, 2025, during a stakeholders' engagement and inspection visit led by the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Pius Ankpo Edet, at the Abi Council Hall. The session, which drew key stakeholders and community leaders, followed the Governor's official approval of the long-awaited project.
Rt. Hon. Etta, who led the Commissioner and his team on a site inspection of the proposed Bahumono Ring Road, expressed optimism that the project will open up new economic frontiers for farmers and traders across the area.
"This is a project that will change the story of Bahumono people. Our farmers will now have easier access to markets, our traders can move their goods faster, and our communities will experience a new level of connectivity and development," he stated.
He further applauded Governor Otu's People First approach to governance, describing the Governor as a leader who listens to the yearnings of his people and takes decisive action to meet their needs.
In his remarks during the event, Commissioner for Works, Hon. Pius Ankpo Edet, reaffirmed the administration's commitment to delivering quality infrastructure across the state. He disclosed that all necessary preparations have been completed and that work will commence soon to ensure the timely completion of the project's first phase.
Hon. Ankpo also assured residents of prompt intervention on the Ediba–Ugep Road, which links Abi and Yakurr LGAs, noting that the state government will not delay repairs despite the federal government's "no-refund" policy on such roads.
The inspection exercise was attended by Hon. Moses Osogi, Commissioner for Environment, Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, community leaders, and other dignitaries.
The Bahumono Ring Road project, when completed, is expected to serve as a key infrastructure link that will facilitate trade, promote rural development, and strengthen social cohesion among the Bahumono communities in Abi Local Government Area.
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