By Ukpa Ewa
Anambra State Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing the deplorable conditions of Yahoo Street and Yahoo Junction in Ifite, Awka. This was disclosed during an inspection visit led by the MD/CEO of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) Mr. Ossy Onuko.
During
the inspection, Mr Onuko expressed concern over the state of the area,
describing it as "nothing but a slum." He noted that Ifite, which
houses thousands of students from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, should not be left
in such a dire state. "It is unfortunate to see this level of
deterioration in the heart of a student community," he said. He reaffirmed
government commitment under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to upgrading the
living standards of the people and ensuring a livable and prosperous homeland.
Mr
Onuko who highlighted poor planning and sanitation issues in the area said that
indiscriminate dumping of waste and poor drainage systems were contributing to
the community's deterioration. He emphasized the importance of collective
action, urging landlords and residents to take responsibility and keep their
environment clean.
To
address the issue, the ACTDA Boss formed a committee to revitalize Yahoo Street
and directed landlords to install proper sewage systems in their compound and
stop channelling wastewater onto the streets. He urged the Student Union
Government (SUG) and the university community to work with residents to report
violations and promote sanitation.
Meanwhile,
the SUG President of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Comrade Samuel Eze, expressed
gratitude to Governor Soludo for the recent rehabilitation of the Unizik Ifite
Road. However, he called for a similar intervention on Yahoo Street, noting its
deplorable condition and its impact on the thousands of students who
live there.
"The
students are happy with the governor for rehabilitating the Ifite road, but we
are pleading that similar attention be given to Yahoo Street and Yahoo Junction
as students are finding it difficult to access the area, especially during the
rainy season," he said.
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