Reacting to the criticism, the chairman said the ₦100 million initiative was not merely an allocation on paper, but a development programme involving identifiable projects across the ten wards.
By TheInvestigator
The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, Hon Yibala Inyang, has defended the disbursement of ₦100 million allocated for grassroots development across the council’s ten wards, insisting that projects funded under the initiative are ongoing and open to public verification.
Inyang’s clarification comes amid recent controversies and public discussions surrounding the utilisation of the funds, particularly following concerns raised over grassroots project implementation in Cross River State, including the Yala Local Government Area issue.
Reacting to the criticism, the chairman said the ₦100 million initiative was not merely an allocation on paper, but a development programme involving identifiable projects across the ten wards. He explained that each ward received ₦10 million for specific interventions, adding that the projects were funded and awarded by the Yakurr Local Government Council, with their execution under the council’s administrative responsibility.
Inyang urged residents, civil society groups and other interested stakeholders to visit the various project sites to independently assess the level of work, rather than rely on unverified information circulating on social media. He also called for constructive public engagement and continued support for the council’s development efforts.
Providing details of the projects, the Director of Works, Yakurr LGA, Architect Agwo Enang Usang, disclosed that contractors and companies had been engaged to execute the projects, with ₦10 million allocated to each ward.
The projects include drainage construction at Akugom Mkpatu in Ajere Council Ward, Ekori, awarded to Emgrason Nig. Enterprise; culvert construction in Nkpolo Council Ward, Nko, awarded to Ikemati Top Fashion Serorish; and another culvert at Omini, Ojie-Ijom Council Ward, Ugep, awarded to Obase Okamke Enterprise.
Other projects are culvert construction in Nkpani/Agoi Council Ward by Mcagu Enterprise; culvert construction in Abanakpai Council Ward, Nko, by Mathias Ejukwa and Sons Enterprise; and culvert construction at Assiga-Osaja, Assiga Council Ward, by Glo-Lucas Enterprise.
In Ikpakapit Council Ward, Ugep, Cravings Hotel Enterprise was awarded ₦10 million for the drilling of an 80-metre borehole, while Commexx Needful & Logistics Enterprise received ₦10 million for the construction of a partnership facility at Ijiman Health Centre, Ijiman Council Ward, Ugep. Diowero Company Enterprise was also awarded ₦10 million for the supply and installation of streetlights at the Chairman’s Office and Quarters, Council Secretariat and Biko-Biko Chairman’s Official Quarters, while DKings World Computer Enterprise is handling culvert construction in Ntan Council Ward, Ekori.
