Gov. Willie Obiano
By Carl Umegboro
(Published by The GUARDIAN newspapers of October 27, 2016)
THE government of Anambra State since Peter Obi administration seemingly signed-up for selective infrastructural-development scheme in the state particularly on road construction, thereby disbursing the commonwealth of the state with nepotism. From observations, developmental projects are always concentrated on specific areas at the detriment of others in the state.
(Published by The GUARDIAN newspapers of October 27, 2016)
THE government of Anambra State since Peter Obi administration seemingly signed-up for selective infrastructural-development scheme in the state particularly on road construction, thereby disbursing the commonwealth of the state with nepotism. From observations, developmental projects are always concentrated on specific areas at the detriment of others in the state.
For instance, Ihiala town in which the secretariat and Magistrate court are situated in the Local Government Area is unbearably shortchanged on roads that to drive is virtually impossible except on bikes or trekking as in primordial days. Allegedly, the neglects are on account that former governor, Chinwoke Mbadinuju hails from Ihiala LGA; hence supposed to tackle the roads within the area during his tenure.
Splendidly, former governor, Obi testified of his administration’s feat on road-networks recently at the Platform, but sadly, no road is ever constructed in Ihiala by the state government since creation including during the tenure. At the moment, the communities’ palliative efforts over the years couldn’t be sustained due to the intensity of collapse. Among major roads that demand emergencies are St. Jude’s-Okohia; Ndiezike-Umudara, as well as Uzoakwa-Ezego road which was previously constructed single-handedly by an indigenous philantropist.
Splendidly, former governor, Obi testified of his administration’s feat on road-networks recently at the Platform, but sadly, no road is ever constructed in Ihiala by the state government since creation including during the tenure. At the moment, the communities’ palliative efforts over the years couldn’t be sustained due to the intensity of collapse. Among major roads that demand emergencies are St. Jude’s-Okohia; Ndiezike-Umudara, as well as Uzoakwa-Ezego road which was previously constructed single-handedly by an indigenous philantropist.
The incumbent-governor, Chief Willie Obiano since assumption of office sustained his predecessor’s patterns with preferences to the same towns already upgraded. Sadly, Mbadinuju’s tenure alleged to be responsible constructed none in Ihiala except Uli, his home town. In view of this, Gov. Obiano should expediently review his priorities as the bad roads subject lives to miserableness except the state is circuitously endorsing a divide and rule approach. Due to this adversity, pupils and students find it difficult to go to school, and in many occasions fall inside mud-covered ditches in school uniforms with books. The day-to-day fate of market women, teachers, farmers and even clergies are better imagined than mentioned. Developmental projects should be spread across all the towns in the state rather than the existing malicious selective exercise against equity and justice.
Umegboro, public affairs analyst, social crusader writes from Anambra.
To trace in The GUARDIAN newspapers, click here: http://guardian.ng/opinion/ihiala-the-plight-of-a-forgotten-people/