Aguleri A Construction Site While Umueri Her Neigbour A Dumping Site!
Aguleri a Construction Site While Umueri her Neigbour is a Dumping Site!
- By Umueri Concerned Citizens
BACKGROUND:
It is not news that Otuocha is historically occupied by Umueri and Aguleri
as two predominant communities.
It is also not news that Otuocha as it is known today, is the headquarters
of Anambra East LGA, hence her political symbolism.
It is important to also note going forward, that Anambra East being one of
the 7 LGA that make up the Anambra North geopolitical zone became a
beneficiary of the agitation for power shift to the zone.
And by Providence, the mantle of leadership fell in the hands of someone
from Aguleri, one of the Towns in Anambra East Local Government Area and
Omambla region as a matter of heritage.
Having highlighted the above without any ambiguity, it is therefore
pertinent and very logical to state; that every community within these
area should as a matter of fair-share be partakers of the dividend of
good governance, which includes but not limited to Roads, Hospitals,
Schools to mention but a few.
But the question begging for answers are; has this administration under the
leadership of Governor Willie Obiano done anything to show balance and
impartiality in the distribution of our common resources? The answer is
capital NO
Aguleri A Construction Site!
Umunnem ndi Anambra, I can tell you without mincing words that Aguleri the
home town of Governor Willie Obiano has in the past 4 years turned into a
huge construction site.
See photos below...
It is also arguable that the level of road construction that has taken
place and currently taking place in Aguleri is equal to none in Anambra
state including Awka the sate capital.
There is no day that passes by that you don't see Caterpillars and heavy
Tractor machines transversing all the nooks and crannies of Aguleri roads to
the cheer of on-lookers!
As we talk, over 30 roads has been constructed in Aguleri and more are
currently taking place. Since the emergence of Governor Willie Obiano for
the second tenure in Office, all the link-roads in Aguleri are heavily
under construction including the track roads with double drainage.
See photos below...
Umueri A Dumping Site!
One begins to wonder, since Aguleri and Umueri are close neighours and even
share common ownership of Otuocha town (at least from the current reality), it is only normal that Umueri side of the Otuocha town should receive
corresponding attention the Governor has for the past 5 years given to the
Aguleri side of Otuocha.
~While works are going on in Aguleri, the excretes are being dumped in
Umueri with reckless abandonment._
~While Asphalted roads with double drainage are being constructed in all
Aguleri, the floods and erosion are being channeled to Umueri hereby
causing heavy damage in our roads and dear community._
A Cry For Help (SOS)
As we speak Umu Nnem ndi Anambra, the gully erosion currently happening in Chief Patrick Metchie and Hon. Chief Fidelis Zegwu Okoye Road, and other
parts of Umueri community like the Oke-Ebo Estate is unprecedented. All
the buildings in that road have almost been watched off.
See photos below...
The State Commissioner for Work, Engr. Marcel Ejiofor who incidentally
(fortunately/unfortunately) is from Aguleri has either payed lip service to
it or has acted nonchalantly after several calls and cries for government's
intervention. Perhaps, he thinks Umueri as a conquered territory.
The other day, during the visit of Osodieme Wife of the Governor to Anambra
East Local Government, this same Commissioner for Works announced to the
cheering public that the road from Eke-Nneyi Umueri to Umueze-Anam Bridge
has been awarded, but we never knew it was one of his political games
because as I speak to you, no road has been awarded
It is pertinent to note however; that the two roads mentioned above, Chief
Patrick Metchie and Hon. Chief Fidelis Nzegwu Okoye Roads are very
strategic and should be part of governments priority projects.
While Hon. Chief Fidelis Nzegwu Okoye represented the Anambra Central
State Constituency in the old Anambra State House of Assembly (1979 -
1983), Chief Patrick Metchie was one of our leading lights.
It is therefore very disheartening to see very terrible gully erosion washing
off these roads and His Excellency, the Governor of Anambra State who
happens to come from that LGA doesn't care.
Apart from these two notable individuals whose houses are at the verge of
being swallowed by terrible gully erosion, other houses around them are
also being threatened by this ravaging gully erosion, the entire people
living on this two Streets will have to relocate from their ancestral homes
if nothing very urgent is done before the next raining season.
It is even more regrettable and very annoying that this gully erosion
pervading these two roads in Umueri developed as a result of the massive
Road CONSTRUCTION going on in Aguleri who are living on the top-hill,
while Umueri is living on a sloppy area thereby placing Umueri at the
receiving end of all the flood waters from Aguleri.
See photos below..
We must also place on records, that Umueri community has never before
witnessed this terrible gully erosion washing off our roads, but, we have
been forced to live with it for the past 3 years as a result of the
numerous road constructions in Aguleri which makes flood waters flow down
to Umueri in large volume.
Before now, prior to the emergence of Governor Willie Obiano, Umueri and
Aguleri did not have Asphalt Roads and whenever the rain falls, the flood
waters are usually not heavy because, they normally soak-down the earth
thereby reducing the volume of flooding before it gets to Umueri.
But now, Umueri now suffers the resultant side effects of the developments
from Aguleri, a heavily construction site while Umueri her neigbour is a
dumping site for floods and excretes.*
We hereby appeal to the Governor of Anambra state to show genuine concerns
on other roads in Otuocha community (especially those on the side of
Umueri).
Otuocha is one and therefore; should be seen from that angle and given a
holistic approach.
The roads and other development of Otuocha community shouldn't by any way
be one-sided because, visitors will always leave with bad impression when
they come.
Ndi Anambra ekenem' unu ooo
By IKECHUKWU OBINWANNE
for:
Umueri Concerned Citizens.
- By Umueri Concerned Citizens
BACKGROUND:
It is not news that Otuocha is historically occupied by Umueri and Aguleri
as two predominant communities.
It is also not news that Otuocha as it is known today, is the headquarters
of Anambra East LGA, hence her political symbolism.
It is important to also note going forward, that Anambra East being one of
the 7 LGA that make up the Anambra North geopolitical zone became a
beneficiary of the agitation for power shift to the zone.
And by Providence, the mantle of leadership fell in the hands of someone
from Aguleri, one of the Towns in Anambra East Local Government Area and
Omambla region as a matter of heritage.
Having highlighted the above without any ambiguity, it is therefore
pertinent and very logical to state; that every community within these
area should as a matter of fair-share be partakers of the dividend of
good governance, which includes but not limited to Roads, Hospitals,
Schools to mention but a few.
But the question begging for answers are; has this administration under the
leadership of Governor Willie Obiano done anything to show balance and
impartiality in the distribution of our common resources? The answer is
capital NO
Aguleri A Construction Site!
Umunnem ndi Anambra, I can tell you without mincing words that Aguleri the
home town of Governor Willie Obiano has in the past 4 years turned into a
huge construction site.
See photos below...
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
It is also arguable that the level of road construction that has taken
place and currently taking place in Aguleri is equal to none in Anambra
state including Awka the sate capital.
There is no day that passes by that you don't see Caterpillars and heavy
Tractor machines transversing all the nooks and crannies of Aguleri roads to
the cheer of on-lookers!
As we talk, over 30 roads has been constructed in Aguleri and more are
currently taking place. Since the emergence of Governor Willie Obiano for
the second tenure in Office, all the link-roads in Aguleri are heavily
under construction including the track roads with double drainage.
See photos below...
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
 |
| Street roads in Aguleri |
Umueri A Dumping Site!
One begins to wonder, since Aguleri and Umueri are close neighours and even
share common ownership of Otuocha town (at least from the current reality), it is only normal that Umueri side of the Otuocha town should receive
corresponding attention the Governor has for the past 5 years given to the
Aguleri side of Otuocha.
~While works are going on in Aguleri, the excretes are being dumped in
Umueri with reckless abandonment._
~While Asphalted roads with double drainage are being constructed in all
Aguleri, the floods and erosion are being channeled to Umueri hereby
causing heavy damage in our roads and dear community._
A Cry For Help (SOS)
As we speak Umu Nnem ndi Anambra, the gully erosion currently happening in Chief Patrick Metchie and Hon. Chief Fidelis Zegwu Okoye Road, and other
parts of Umueri community like the Oke-Ebo Estate is unprecedented. All
the buildings in that road have almost been watched off.
See photos below...
 |
| Street roads in Umueri |
 |
| Street roads in Umueri |
The State Commissioner for Work, Engr. Marcel Ejiofor who incidentally
(fortunately/unfortunately) is from Aguleri has either payed lip service to
it or has acted nonchalantly after several calls and cries for government's
intervention. Perhaps, he thinks Umueri as a conquered territory.
The other day, during the visit of Osodieme Wife of the Governor to Anambra
East Local Government, this same Commissioner for Works announced to the
cheering public that the road from Eke-Nneyi Umueri to Umueze-Anam Bridge
has been awarded, but we never knew it was one of his political games
because as I speak to you, no road has been awarded
It is pertinent to note however; that the two roads mentioned above, Chief
Patrick Metchie and Hon. Chief Fidelis Nzegwu Okoye Roads are very
strategic and should be part of governments priority projects.
While Hon. Chief Fidelis Nzegwu Okoye represented the Anambra Central
State Constituency in the old Anambra State House of Assembly (1979 -
1983), Chief Patrick Metchie was one of our leading lights.
It is therefore very disheartening to see very terrible gully erosion washing
off these roads and His Excellency, the Governor of Anambra State who
happens to come from that LGA doesn't care.
Apart from these two notable individuals whose houses are at the verge of
being swallowed by terrible gully erosion, other houses around them are
also being threatened by this ravaging gully erosion, the entire people
living on this two Streets will have to relocate from their ancestral homes
if nothing very urgent is done before the next raining season.
It is even more regrettable and very annoying that this gully erosion
pervading these two roads in Umueri developed as a result of the massive
Road CONSTRUCTION going on in Aguleri who are living on the top-hill,
while Umueri is living on a sloppy area thereby placing Umueri at the
receiving end of all the flood waters from Aguleri.
See photos below..
 |
| Street roads in Umueri |
 |
| Street roads in Umueri |
 | |
| Street roads in Umueri |
 |
| Street roads in Umueri |
 |
| Street roads in Umueri |
We must also place on records, that Umueri community has never before
witnessed this terrible gully erosion washing off our roads, but, we have
been forced to live with it for the past 3 years as a result of the
numerous road constructions in Aguleri which makes flood waters flow down
to Umueri in large volume.
Before now, prior to the emergence of Governor Willie Obiano, Umueri and
Aguleri did not have Asphalt Roads and whenever the rain falls, the flood
waters are usually not heavy because, they normally soak-down the earth
thereby reducing the volume of flooding before it gets to Umueri.
But now, Umueri now suffers the resultant side effects of the developments
from Aguleri, a heavily construction site while Umueri her neigbour is a
dumping site for floods and excretes.*
We hereby appeal to the Governor of Anambra state to show genuine concerns
on other roads in Otuocha community (especially those on the side of
Umueri).
Otuocha is one and therefore; should be seen from that angle and given a
holistic approach.
The roads and other development of Otuocha community shouldn't by any way
be one-sided because, visitors will always leave with bad impression when
they come.
Ndi Anambra ekenem' unu ooo
By IKECHUKWU OBINWANNE
for:
Umueri Concerned Citizens.
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