SOUTHERN NIGERIA ADVOCACY GROUP DEMANDS URGENT ROAD REPAIRS

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A coalition representing Southern Nigerian interests has urged the federal government to take immediate action in rehabilitating the region’s deteriorating road network. During a press conference in Abuja, the group’s leader, Prof.

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Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, criticized the government’s negligence, stating that the poor road conditions have made travel increasingly difficult and unsafe.

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To ensure accountability, the coalition suggests implementing a policy requiring government officials to use these roads for their local trips.

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Additionally, they propose that state-level officials be empowered to oversee federal road maintenance projects, expediting much-needed repairs.