I'll BOOST IKOT ABASI ECONOMY - Engr. IDEMUDO

A Local Government Chairmanship aspirant, Engr. Ubong Clement Idemudo has assured the people of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of his intentions to, amongst other policies - fast track the economic growth of the area, through the holistic exploration of the natural endowment that abound if he is voted into office.

Idemudo who stated this in Uyo, during and interactive session with newsmen pointed out that since Ikot Abasi is bounded by water, he plans to negotiate with the relevant agencies, with a view to introducing specialized trainings for sons and daughters of the area, who are interested in the maritime sector. He pledged to ensure they receive training in; oil and gas exploration, seafaring and navigation, boatbuilding as well as seafood production and preservation.

The Ete born Mechanical Engineer, who also promised that after the rehabilitation of moribund industries like the oil processing mill, palm kernel and other industries in the area. The elders will be entrusted with the management of such facilities.

A one time Student Unionist at the University of Uyo, ALSCON, and later SEPTER ENERGY workers Union leader and NUPENG leader, reiterated his desire to carry all along, including the women whom he said will be integrated into the main stream of the economy of the Local Government.

"I believe that with the support of my people, especially the youths, i will win the elections, i urge all to shun all political factions, lets join hands and move our Ikot Abasi forward." he said.