By Onyekachi Nnabu, Abakaliki
The people of Eguho in Ezzagu, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state have started grading of some impassable roads in the area.
The self-help projects funded by stakeholders and members of Eguho Leaders of Thought were meant to complement the efforts of the State Governor, Francis Nwifuru in transforming and developing rural areas in the state.
The President General of Eguho Development Union, Chief Chinedu Inyere explained that the grading of some roads in the community became expedient as agricultural and other economic activities of the villages have been gravely affected due to impassable roads.
The community intervening project also captured the laying of laterite and filling of the deadly potholes before and after Eguho unity bridge where hoodlums hide to rob and kidnap passersby.
Inyere lamented that Eguho has no access to any social amenities despite being the oldest village in old Ezzagu zone.
He said: “Today, with the support to my administration as the President General of Eguho Development Union, some of our leaders donated money that we should start grading of our rural roads. These roads are not passable, even with motorcycles.
“Most times, we trek to access the villages. That’s is why we decided to embark on these projects which are capital intensive. Eguho is the oldest village in Old Ezzagu zone but we can’t boast of any social amenities. No road. No water. No electricity. No telecommunication network”.
The PG of Eguho Development Union pointed out that the self-help project “is to complement the efforts of our Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuru in developing rural areas in the state”.
He, therefore, appealed to Ebonyi State government to intervene and assist Eguho people in the provision of some social amenities, especially the completion of the electricity project from Agba to Ezzagu Community.
He also commended the patriotic spirit of stakeholders of Eguho in the development of the village.