Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom state, has commissioned 168 reconstructed houses and a water project at the Wellington Bassey Army Barracks 6 battalion, Ibagwa, Abak, Akwa Ibom.
The commissioning, which took place on Wednesday, is part of activities to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary.
According to Emmanuel, as a responsible federating unit, Akwa Ibom state government will continue to support federal institutions to function properly.
“The pitiable situation of the barracks caught my attention when I came on inspection with the then Commander of 2 Brigade. What I saw was very disturbing and I decided that I will change the story of this barracks for good,” Emmanuel said.
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“Today we are witnesses to the new aura of this barracks as we commission the Phase 2 of my interventions here in this barracks.
“I decided to add the water scheme to help the residents with their water needs and improve their living conditions.
“I have been told of the issues relating to power unavailability in the barracks and I’m determined to do something about it, by next year this time, we will be here again to commission the power infrastructure .”
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