By Anayo Okoli

The residents of Ozubulu Street in Independence Layout, Enugu have appealed to the Enugu State Government to rehabilitate the eastern wing of the street.

In a communiqué after their emergency meeting Tuesday, the residents said that the condition of the road had become unbearable.

FILE: Road inspection: L-R: Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State addressing the Site Engineer of the Greylines company, Engr.George skayrak and residents of Emene, as his Deputy, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo looks on, when he inspected the old Emene road..yesterday

They stated that they were aware of the tight economic situation in the country, which had adversely affected the resources of the state government.

“In spite of these challenges, the state government has prudently managed the resources at its disposal to build infrastructure in parts of the state.

“We want to draw the attention of the state government to the fact that Independence Layout is one of the flash points of Enugu Capital Territory.

“Visitors pay special attention to this area due to the numerous state and Federal Government establishments located here.

“It is in the light of this that we earnestly plead with the state governor to pay special attention to this very important street for the socio-economic well-being of the residents and visitors,” they stated.

The residents said that the dust in the street in dry seasons and mud during rainy seasons were taking their tolls on the health of the people, vehicles and other socio-economic activities.

They recalled that the road was scraped by the previous administration in 2013 but could not be worked on before the expiration of its tenure in 2015.

“We, therefore, make a passionate appeal that the street be asphalted, counting on the governor’s milk of human kindness,” they stated.

The organisations on the street include News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Nigeria Customs Service, The Grail Movement, the national headquarters of the Assemblies of God Church, Agric Quarters, Grandchavy Hotels Ltd among others.