Residents of Ezhiba community in Nasarawa State have raised concern over what they describe as years of neglect, appealing to Governor Abdullahi Sule to urgently intervene in the deplorable condition of the over five-kilometre Ezhiba/Akpata road, which they say continues to undermine agriculture, economic activities, and the overall quality of life in the area.
Their concern was conveyed by the Village Head of Ezhiba, Chief Danlami Umbugadu, when he led members of the community on a courtesy visit to Akun Area Administrative Council, where they met with the council’s Administrator, Garba Adigizi, in Akpata.
Umbugadu said the deplorable condition of the road has continued to hinder economic growth and agricultural activities in the area, stressing that residents and other road users endure serious hardship daily.
“This road is in a very bad shape. Our people and other users are suffering while plying it. We are appealing to His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi Sule, to construct this road so as to improve our standard of living,” he said.
According to the traditional ruler, rehabilitating the Ezhiba/Akpata road would significantly boost agricultural productivity, ease transportation of farm produce, and enhance socio-economic activities within the community and its environs.
Beyond road infrastructure, Umbugadu also appealed to the state government to consider employing and appointing qualified sons and daughters of Ezhiba into various government positions, noting that greater inclusion would further strengthen development and a sense of belonging among the people.
He assured the governor and the Akun Area Administrative Council of the community’s continued loyalty and unwavering support for the current administration.
Other prominent sons of the community who spoke during the visit included Mr. Lami Martina Bako, a former Speaker of Akun Development Area; Mr. Charles Jatau Shari, a retired Director in the State Ministry of Education; and Mr. Umbugadu Angbashim, Chairman of the Ezhiba community. They all reiterated their support for the governor and the council administrator, while calling for sustained government attention to grassroots development.
Responding, Adigizi thanked the Ezhiba community for the visit and assured them of his commitment to partnering with the people to drive development in the area.
He further pledged to uphold inclusive leadership that would promote unity, peace, and sustainable growth across communities under the Akun Area Administrative Council.
The administrator also expressed readiness to initiate people-oriented policies and programmes that would have a direct and positive impact on the lives of residents.
