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Iko–Atabrikang–Opolom–IwuoAchang Road and Ibeno Bridge

The Iko–Atabrikang–Opolom–IwuoAchang Road and Ibeno Bridge project is a major transportation intervention in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The project includes a 600-metre bridge crossing the Qua Iboe River and approximately 6 kilometres of connecting road infrastructure. It was developed to address the transportation difficulties faced by communities separated by the river. The first phase was completed and commissioned on 29 May 2024 by the Niger Delta Development Commission. A second phase of approximately 5 kilometres was subsequently flagged off to extend the road connection to additional communities.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Iko–Atabrikang–Opolom–IwuoAchang Road and Ibeno Bridge project is a major transportation intervention in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The project includes a 600-metre bridge crossing the Qua Iboe River and approximately 6 kilometres of connecting road infrastructure. It was developed to address the transportation difficulties faced by communities separated by the river. The first phase was completed and commissioned on 29 May 2024 by the Niger Delta Development Commission. A second phase of approximately 5 kilometres was subsequently flagged off to extend the road connection to additional communities.

Project Scope

APPROVED SCOPE

Construction of the Iko–Atabrikang–Opolom–IwuoAchang Road and Ibeno Bridge to connect communities separated by the Qua Iboe River in Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

DELIVERED SCOPE

Approximately 6 kilometres of road. 600-metre bridge across the Qua Iboe River. Road connectivity between previously separated communities.

PROJECT DETAILS

MINISTRY

Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development.

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

CONTRACTOR

PROJECT TYPE

Road

LOCATION

STATE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Ibeno

COMMUNITY

Iko Atabrikang Akata Opolom Ikot Enwang Okoroutip Iwuoachang

DELIVERY & PROGRESS

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IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Operational

DELIVERED SCOPE

Approximately 6 kilometres of road. 600-metre bridge across the Qua Iboe River. Road connectivity between previously separated communities.

LATEST PROGRESS

100

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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APPROVED AMOUNT

CONTRACT AMOUNT

AMOUNT DISBURSED

EVIDENCE & VERIFICATION

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PRIMARY SOURCE

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

SOURCE DATE

29/05/2024

SOURCE TYPE

Federal Government
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VERIFICATION

LAST VERIFIED

30/10/2026

VERIFICATION NOTES

NDDC confirms that Phase One was completed and commissioned on 29 May 2024. Phase One comprised a 6-kilometre road and a 600-metre bridge across the Qua Iboe River. The project was awarded on 3 June 2003 and completed in 2013 according to the NDDC project brief. NDDC flagged off a separate second phase of approximately 5 kilometres during the commissioning. The reported ₦10 billion refers to the wider road-and-bridge project, not the bridge alone. Contractor name, exact contract sum and amount disbursed are NIL.

PROJECT TIMELINE & UPDATES

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3 June 2003 Contract for Phase One awarded. 2013 Phase One reportedly completed. 12 February 2024 NDDC inspected the project and announced plans to accelerate Phase Two. 29 May 2024 Phase One commissioned; Phase Two flagged off.

LATEST UPDATES

12 February 2024 — Project inspection NDDC Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku inspected the road and bridge project and confirmed that the first phase, comprising 6 kilometres of road and a 600-metre bridge, had been completed. 29 May 2024 — Commissioning The NDDC announced the commissioning of the ₦10 billion Ibeno road-and-bridge scheme. The event also marked the flag-off of the second phase. 7 December 2024 — Project confirmation NDDC reiterated the project scope as a 6-kilometre road and 600-metre bridge in Ibeno LGA.

PUBLIC RECORD

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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

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CITIZEN REPORTS

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