Inhabitants of Amufie, Ugbaike, and Inyi in the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State are expressing significant frustration over the ruinous state of their primary access road. Although the Enugu State Government awarded a contract for this 7.64-kilometer stretch in 2020 to boost agricultural trade and transportation, the project has been left unfinished for over six years.
While initial earthworks were completed, the lack of asphalt paving has left the route vulnerable to rapid erosion. The situation worsened when heavy-duty trucks began using the path as an alternative to the failing Obollo Afor-Abuja highway, further pulverizing the unfinished surface. Today, the road is riddled with deep gullies and flooded sections, making transit difficult even for motorcycles.
Local leader Michael Ugwu emphasized that the road serves as a critical economic artery connecting farmers to vital markets. For residents like farmer Chukwuka Ujah, the deteriorated infrastructure has led to increased transportation costs and reduced earnings, as many vehicles are no longer willing to travel to these remote areas. Community figures, including Chief Augustine Nweze, are now calling on Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to prioritize the completion of the project, arguing that it remains essential for rural development and regional connectivity.
