Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt
RESIDENTS of Miniorlu in Obio/Akpor
Local Government Area of Rivers State have appealed to Governor Nyesom
Wike to repair the road linking their community.
The road, which had been in bad shape for the past three years, was graded late last year by Winners’ Chapel Church in Mgbuoba.
Most shops and businesses located along
the dilapidated road have continued to record poor patronage, and some
owners have either relocated or locked up their shops. It was gathered
that only few vehicles plied the road.
A driver, Mr. Joseph Tamuno, said, “The
road was very bad last year until the Winners Chapel Church came and
graded it towards the end of 2015. We were enjoying it until the rainy
season came.
“You can see how the rains have taken
the road back to its bad condition. As it is, only few motorists ply
this road and this is because it leads to their residence.”
A butcher by the road, who identified
himself as Alhaji Omiosetankoko, observed that roads in neighbouring
communities had been rehabilitated by Wike.
He said, “We love the governor and that
is why we voted for him. So, he should hear our call and ensure that
this road is done once and for all. We have been managing the road for
the past three years now.
“Though some people believed to be
government officials or road constructors have been here on several
occasions to measure the road, but when they come, we don’t see them or
the graders to come and start work.”
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