By George Mgbeleke
\nThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must urgently intervene in the Oba\u2013Nnewi\u2013Uga\u2013Akokwa\u2013Arondizuogu\u2013Okigwe road project, as communities along the corridor continue to see little or no visible work despite the reported presidential approval.<\/p>\n
HURIWA says residents are becoming increasingly disappointed because the road remains in deplorable condition while the promised intervention has yet to translate into visible construction activity.<\/p>\n
HURIWA notes that the development is particularly concerning because the member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuanu, had publicly commended President Tinubu following the reported approval of the project.<\/p>\n
HURIWA says communities that have endured the poor condition of the road for years now need tangible action rather than further assurances.<\/p>\n
HURIWA recalls that President Tinubu approved the design and procurement of the 150-kilometre Oba\u2013Nnewi\u2013Uga\u2013Ihube (Okigwe Junction) Road as part of major infrastructure projects intended to improve regional connectivity and stimulate economic activity in the South-East.<\/p>\n
HURIWA says the announcement raised expectations among residents, businesses and road users who have continued to bear the consequences of the road\u2019s neglect.<\/p>\n
HURIWA notes that Hon. Ugochinyere had earlier drawn the attention of the House of Representatives to the deplorable condition of the Akokwa\u2013Arondizuogu\u2013Okigwe road.<\/p>\n
HURIWA recalls that the lawmaker described the road as a death trap and raised concerns over reported attacks on motorists using the route.<\/p>\n
HURIWA says the Federal Government must now demonstrate that the presidential approval will translate into actual construction.<\/p>\n
HURIWA demands that the Federal Ministry of Works publicly explain the current status of the project, including the procurement process, contractor selection, funding arrangements and expected date of mobilisation to site.<\/p>\n
HURIWA says Nigerians should not be expected to celebrate infrastructure approvals when the physical conditions that necessitated the intervention remain largely unchanged.<\/p>\n
HURIWA states:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe people along this road network are asking for action, not another announcement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey want to see construction equipment, workers and engineers on site. They want to see the road being rebuilt and their communities connected safely.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen government announces a major road intervention and the people subsequently see little or no meaningful work, disappointment and frustration will naturally follow. The Federal Government must therefore move quickly to restore public confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n
HURIWA warns that continued neglect of the road will deepen the hardship faced by residents, increase transportation costs and expose motorists and other road users to avoidable security risks.<\/p>\n
HURIWA says the road serves as an important economic and transportation corridor linking communities across parts of Anambra and Imo states.<\/p>\n
HURIWA therefore urges President Tinubu to direct the Ministry of Works to move the project from approval and procurement to actual construction without further delay.<\/p>\n
HURIWA also urges Hon. Ugochinyere and other lawmakers representing the affected communities to intensify legislative oversight and regularly inform constituents about the project\u2019s implementation.<\/p>\n
HURIWA says the people of the affected communities deserve transparency, accountability and a functional road network after years of neglect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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