Pinnacle Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo has actually stated the Owerri– Aba Federal Highway a nationwide emergency situation, explaining its awful condition as an inappropriate nationwide eyesore and a severe risk to human lives, financial activities and local connection.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo revealed deep dissatisfaction over the failure of Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, to show the essential management and political coordination needed to draw continual federal attention to the important facilities.
The organisation preserves that unhealthy political competition, lost top priorities and the lack of efficient local cooperation should not be permitted to weaken the advancement and financial survival of Ndigbo.
Speaking reality to power, Ohanaeze specified that it postures essential concerns to Governor Uzodimma: What concrete advantages has the South-East stemmed from his management of the Governors’ Forum? What quantifiable dividends of democracy have accumulated to Ndigbo through his position as Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum? Beyond political prominence and individual political interests, where are the concrete accomplishments that common individuals throughout the South-East can recognize and value?
The organisation even more concerns how Governor Uzodimma anticipates individuals of Imo and Abia States to keep self-confidence in the political management of the area when a tactical Federal Highway linking their neighborhoods stays in such a terrible condition.
This was consisted of in a declaration provided on Friday by Ohanaeze’s factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, Acting Secretary-General, and offered to reporters.
The Pan-Igbo organisation stated that political management needs to be determined by concrete accomplishments, facilities shipment and the security of human lives, not simply by political titles and celebration associations.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo cautioned that the Owerri– Aba Highway has actually ended up being an unsafe path, with drivers and commuters exposed to preventable mishaps, extended journeys, financial losses and avoidable casualties.
It mentioned that the continued wear and tear of the Owerri/Aba federal roadway has actually caused huge difficulty on companies, traders, transportation operators and common residents, including that the financial repercussions extend beyond Imo and Abia States, impacting business activities and the motion of products throughout the South-East.
The organisation recognized the Nekede Polytechnic Junction– Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Junction passage as one of the worst areas of the highway, stating that another significantly shabby stretch is the Ngo-Okpala– Owerrinta passage around the Imo– Abia limit.
“These sections require urgent federal intervention rather than further administrative delays or political explanations.
Ohanaeze therefore appealed directly to President Tinubu and Senator David Umahi to listen to the growing complaints and suffering of Ndigbo, maintaining that the Federal Government must not allow the critical economic corridor to deteriorate further.
“Emergency situation palliative intervention should begin instantly, while a thorough restoration and dualisation program ought to be developed to supply a long lasting service.
“With the festive season approaching, the organisation considers any further delay unacceptable. Thousands of people will travel through the highway, and the Federal Government must demonstrate that the safety and welfare of citizens remain a priority. Governor Uzodimma must also rise above political considerations, engage the relevant federal authorities and take responsibility for mobilising the necessary intervention.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo further cautioned that the continued neglect of the Owerri–Aba Federal Highway could have serious political consequences in 2027, adding that President Tinubu should recognise that public confidence is strengthened by visible development and responsible leadership.
“The Federal Government need to not enable individuals of Imo and Abia States to associate its administration with the continued desertion of vital facilities.
“Our position is unquestionable; the Owerri– Aba Federal Highway should be repaired, rebuilded and dualised. Ndigbo are worthy of safe roadways, practical facilities and accountable political management. The lives of our individuals need to never ever end up being casualties of political competition, administrative carelessness or federal government inactiveness.
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