A Median advocacy group, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, is urging Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State to speed up the repair of the state’s main roads.
In a statement released on Monday, the group’s National Coordinator, Sir Augustine Aminu, highlighted that as a central link for other states, Kogi needs a strong road network to boost the economy, improve safety, and make life easier for residents and travelers.
While the group acknowledges the current administration’s work on rural and local roads, they believe that a more focused effort is needed for the state’s most important routes.
They noted that some of the major roads connecting Kogi to other parts of the country are in very poor condition. This has led to longer travel times, more accidents, crime and significant financial losses for businesses and individuals.
”Kogi is a crucial hub for commerce and transportation in Nigeria,” Aminu stated.
“The state of our major roads directly impacts the flow of goods and services across the entire country. A poor road network in Kogi is a national issue, and we must not let it slow down our progress.”
The group specifically pointed to the Lokoja-Okene-Ajaokuta-Itobe and Lokoja-Anyigba roads, among others, as needing urgent attention, though federal roads. They also noted that some of these projects have been delayed or even canceled by the federal government due to slow progress. They are calling on Governor Ododo to work closely with the federal government and contractors to ensure these projects are finished quickly and properly.
The organization views the repair of these main roads as not just a necessity for the state’s infrastructure but also a duty to the people of Kogi and all Nigerians who depend on these routes.
The group has pledged to continue watching the situation and advocating for transparent and efficient road projects.
Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting good governance and public accountability through media and public awareness.