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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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