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Imoke
inspects Obudu race facilities
From musa kutama, Calabar |
Governor
Liyel Imoke of Cross River
State has inspected facilities at the Utanga Safari Lodges to
ascertain the extent of its readiness for the fourth Obudu
International Mountain Race two weeks before its commencement.
Accompanied by
the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Engr. Bassey Ika Oqua, Imoke
inspected the parameter fence under construction, hotels, road
network, restaurant and bar.
The facilities
are expected to compliment Obudu Ranch Resort by providing
accommodation to officials and athletes that will participate in the
race which will include about 50 international and local athletes as
well as the camp commandant.
Conducting
Governor Imoke round, Oqua disclosed that the tiles in the hostels
were replaced because of defects while furnishing will commence
within the week to get the facilities ahead of the arrival of the
athletes, adding that the installation of intercom will commence
soon to enhance communication within the lodges.
Investigation
reveals that the electricity project, sponsored with grants from the
Japanese government, stretching from Bebi Airstrip to Obudu Ranch
Resort has been completed pending when the lines will be energized.
The project has
been extended to the Utanga Safari Lodges which had hitherto been
powered by solar energy while the water project and the staff
quarters and offices have been completed.
Meanwhile,
Governor Liyel Imoke has described a one time Permanent Secretary in
the State, Mr. Leo Napoleon Agbor as a fine gentleman who
contributed his quota to the development of the state.
While on
condolence visit to the parents of the deceased, received by his
father, Chief Napoleon Agbor Ntui, after inspecting facilities at
Utanga Safari Lodges, Imoke said the deceased was a good man and
that the bereaved family should thank God for his life as no one can
question the authority of the Almighty, adding that he served the
purpose for which he was created.
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