The people of Abijang and Agbokim, riverine communities in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have completed some development projects started some years ago.
The projects include a construction of a health centre, provision of a borehole and rehabilitation of structures at the community’s secondary school.
The projects were initiated and implemented by the communities with funding by the Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency, a World Bank Assisted initiative.
Vice Chairman of Etung LGA, Mrs Franka Ayuk, said at the inauguration ceremony, that the projects would boost the living conditions of the people.
The Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr Inyang Asibong, who represented Governor Ben Ayade, said the school project would enhance teaching and learning.
He urged the beneficiaries to make a good use of the projects by sustaining and maintaining the facilities.
The Acting General Manager of Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency, Mr Fidel Udie, commended the communities for uniting themselves to successfully undertake the projects.