Group Known as Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative has called on the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to take urgent and proactive measures towards remedying the deplorable condition of Celestine Omehia Road, popularly known as (SARS) Road in Port Harcourt.
The group, in a statement made available to INFO DAILY explained that “a call by some concerned residents the area recently made the Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative to embark on a special quest to see the true state of this important link road and report accordingly to relevant authorities.”
According to the group, “Omehia road is located between Rukpokwu and Rumuodumaya parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The peculiarity and importance of the road lies in the fact that it connects four different communities which includes Choba, Aluu, Rumuagholu and most importantly Port Harcourt International Airport. The road also leads to one of the international markets in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.”
The group noted that a young man by name Monday whom they met directing traffic during their inspection tour confirmed that the road actually got worst some months ago.
The group in the statement added that, another motorist, Mr Chukwuemeka in his testimony lamented havock the bad portion of the road has been causing vehicles was the high side, adding that he implored the government to find a lasting solution to the problem.
“Other road users’ lament how the portion of the road gets their vehicles damaged and waste their time on a daily basis.
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“Also one of the Elders of Rumuodumaya, Mr Friday Nyesom Ekwe decried the neglect of the road by the state and the local government. He passionately appeals to both level of government to come to their aide.
“A Youth Leader, Mr Ejekwu Promise pleaded with the Governor of Rivers State, to support and prevail on the LGA Chairman, Bar. George Ariolu to swing into action and have the road fixed as the road falls within the jurisdiction of the Obio-Akpor LGA. He was specific about the need for a proper drainage as the absence of it caused the damage observed in different parts of the road.
“The government should be proactive in fixing the road to ease the movements of all and sundry,” it added.
The group furthermore advised Gov. Wike to expand the road and ensure there is drainage to forestall damages after the repairs or reconstruction of the road.