By Victor Ahiuma-Young

AGBOR — Residents of Alisimie Idumu Itenei Community in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State have raised the alarm over worsening infrastructure, declining education standards, and growing insecurity, calling for urgent intervention from stakeholders and government authorities.

The concerns were brought to the fore during the community’s 2026 Annual General Conference (IKO), at the Alisimie Town Hall, where leaders and indigenes decried what they described as years of neglect and slow-paced development.

Speaking at the gathering, the President-General of the community, Mr. Amechi Egede, said the deplorable state of access roads into Alisimie had continued to hinder economic activities and movement of residents.

According to him, “The major link roads leading into Alisimie have deteriorated significantly, affecting transportation, trade, and the overall mobility of our people. This situation requires urgent attention.”
Egede also expressed concern over the condition of schools in the community, noting that inadequate infrastructure, lack of learning materials, and insufficient support for teachers were negatively impacting the quality of education.

“Our children deserve a conducive learning environment. Improving our primary and secondary schools must be a priority if we are to secure the future of this community,” he said.

On healthcare, the community leader called for the upgrading of existing facilities to ensure access to affordable and quality medical services, stressing that the wellbeing of residents should not be compromised.

He further highlighted rising security concerns, urging stronger collaboration with local vigilante groups and the provision of necessary support to safeguard lives and property.

“Insecurity remains a major challenge. We must strengthen our local security architecture through collective vigilance and provision of basic infrastructure for our vigilante groups,” he added.

Egede also identified the need to renovate and upgrade the Alisimie Town Hall to serve as a more functional hub for community activities.

He emphasized that addressing these challenges would require a collective effort, calling on indigenes both at home and in the diaspora to contribute financially and technically towards the development of the community.

“Development is a shared responsibility. We must all come together to build the Alisimie of our dreams,” he said.

The President-General urged youths to take active roles in community development and called on elders and leaders to continue to provide transparent and purposeful leadership.

He also stressed the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence, noting that sustainable development could only thrive in an atmosphere of harmony.

Participants at the conference echoed similar sentiments, calling for practical, solution-driven approaches to address the community’s pressing needs.

The meeting ended with a renewed commitment by stakeholders to pursue policies and initiatives that would improve the standard of living in Alisimie Idumu Itenei Community.