Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State Chapter has advised the Abia State Government to pressurize the Federal Government to expedite action on the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road.
This is even as the journalists appealed to the Abia State Government to urgently carry out palliative works on the road. The Union described the sorry state of the Umuahia to Ikot-Ekpene as a nightmare to motorists.
This observation was contained in a 12-point communique released after a monthly Congress held at NUJ Press Centre, Umuahia signed by acting Chairman, Chidi Asonye and Ikechuckwu Onuegbu, Secretary.
In the vein, the Union also called for encouragement of contractors handling the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Ohafia Road. It noted that the Alayi section of the Road is in very deplorable condition.
The Union, while evaluating the security situation in the State bemoaned the rising incidents of crimes in the State. They expressed sadness with the resurging crime rates and other social vices in the State, especially within the urban areas of Umuahia and Aba.
The Journalists, therefore, pleaded with the State Government to intensify its collaborative approach with security agencies to beef up security in the State.
They stated the this has become important especially in view of the forthcoming yuletide.
The Union commended the State Government for lighting up World Bank Housing Estate in Umuahia. They stated that the project has contributed in checking criminal activities in the area.
The union also commended the State Government for restoring full payment of pensions. But appealed to Governor Alex Otti to listen to the cries of the retirees for the review of the Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) his administration signed with them.
The journalists also urged the Alex Otti Government to urgently look into the plight of other retirees and disengaged public and civil servants across the State. This is with a view to paying them their benefits.
They also urged the Abia State Government to equip the Abia State Fire Service with more fire fighting machines. This is even as they urged citizens to be careful with inflammatory objects and electrical appliances as the harmattan season approaches.
source: Daily Post
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