The Igbo Community Association (ICA) FCT draws the urgent attention of the Federal Government to the critical and deplorable state of federal road networks connecting the South-East geopolitical zone to the rest of the country.
For successive administrations, key arterial routes linking the South-East to the South-West, North-Central, and South-South regions have deteriorated into death traps. Motorists and commuters continue to endure severe gridlock, destruction of vehicles, loss of lives, and heightened security risks.
A striking case in point is the Benin-Agbor-Asaba corridor—a vital arterial gateway linking the South-West and South-East.
Despite initial public pushback and political friction when concerns were raised over this route, recent events and public outcry eventually led the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to inspect the corridor and offer an apology to stranded motorists for the severe hardship caused by the failed sections. While we acknowledge the Minister’s recent intervention, this situation underscores a broader, systemic issue: critical transit routes leading into the South-East are routinely neglected until they reach catastrophic levels.
As the Yuletide season approaches—a period characterized by high-volume travel across the country—it is imperative that the Federal Ministry of Works prioritizes immediate rehabilitation of these federal corridors. Restoring these roads is essential not only to prevent avoidable road casualties but also to mitigate security vulnerabilities facing travelers.
The Igbo Community Association (ICA) FCT, speaking on behalf of Igbo residents in the Federal Capital Territory, calls on the Federal Government to ensure fairness and equity in the allocation of national infrastructure resources.
South-Easterners are equal stakeholders in the Nigerian project and deserve safe, accessible, and functional federal road networks.
The ICA remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting the dignity of the Igbo-speaking people while advocating for infrastructure development that serves all Nigerians.
Signed:
Engr. (Nze) Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe
President General, Igbo Community Association (ICA) FCT
Mazi Chinwoke Emmanuel Onah
Secretary General, Igbo Community Association (ICA) FCT
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