FRONT PAGE EDITORIAL: The Bad Road to Anambra Ministry of Works: A Symbol of Govt’s Neglect

By Tony Okafor

As you drive through the dilapidated roads leading to the Anambra State Ministry of Works Headquarters in Awka, it’s hard not to feel a sense of irony and disappointment.

The very roads that are supposed to be a testament to the ministry’s competence and dedication to infrastructure development are, in fact, a stark reminder of the government’s neglect and incompetence.

The road, popularly known as Works Road, has been in a state of disrepair for far too long, with trenches springing up from different sides and portions, threatening to engulf the entire road.

It’s a wonder that vehicles still manage to navigate this treacherous terrain, and it’s a testament to the resilience of the people of Anambra State that they have not lost faith in their government.

But the question remains: how can a ministry responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of roads in the state allow the roads leading to its own headquarters to deteriorate to such an extent?

It’s a clear case of the cobbler’s children having no shoes, and it’s a damning indictment of the government’s priorities.

The type of reasons the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, has given for the delay in reconstructing the road are not what the people of the state would want to hear.

The people of Anambra State deserve better than vague excuses. They deserve a government that is transparent, accountable, and committed to delivering on its promises.

The state of the roads leading to the Ministry of Works is not just a matter of infrastructure; it’s a symbol of the government’s neglect of the people’s needs.

It’s a reminder that the government is more concerned with grand projects and flashy initiatives than with providing basic services to its citizens.

We urge the government of Anambra State to take immediate action to repair the roads leading to the Ministry of Works. It’s a small step, but it’s a crucial one in restoring the people’s faith in their government. Anything less would be a betrayal of the trust placed in them by the people.

The people of Anambra State deserve roads that are safe, durable, and well-maintained. And they deserve a Ministry of Works that practices what it preaches