By: Ike Philip Abiagom- Newsbreeze
Residents of Ebu Community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have raised fresh concerns over what they describe as decades of government neglect, calling for urgent intervention to address the worsening state of infrastructure, particularly the strategic Ebu–Ezi-Ukala Road.
For many years, the people of Ebu have remained loyal participants in the democratic process, supporting successive governments and exercising their civic responsibilities with the hope that development would eventually reach their community.
However, many residents say those expectations have largely remained unfulfilled.
Across the community, the signs of neglect are visible. Public schools are plagued by dilapidated buildings, roads have deteriorated beyond recognition, healthcare facilities remain poorly equipped, and growing security concerns continue to trouble residents. With the arrival of the rainy season, the situation has become even more difficult as flooded and damaged roads hinder movement, economic activities, and access to essential services.
Community leaders, elders, youths, and concerned indigenes have expressed deep frustration over what they describe as years of broken promises and unfulfilled commitments by successive administrations. According to them, repeated appeals and requests for intervention have yielded little or no tangible results.
Speaking on behalf of concerned residents, several Ebu sons and daughters described the condition of public infrastructure in the community as heartbreaking, noting that many families and businesses have suffered due to the poor state of the roads and public amenities.
Particular attention has been drawn to the Ebu–Ezi-Ukala Road, which residents described as the economic lifeline of the area. They noted that the road serves as a major link between communities and facilitates the movement of agricultural produce, goods, and services.
However, years of neglect have left the road in a deplorable condition, especially during the rainy season when large portions become almost impassable.
According to community stakeholders, the poor condition of the road has negatively affected commerce, increased transportation costs, discouraged investment, and subjected residents to unnecessary hardship.
The people of Ebu are therefore making a passionate appeal to Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to remember the community and include the rehabilitation of the Ebu–Ezi-Ukala Road among priority development projects. They expressed confidence in the governor’s commitment to infrastructure development and urged him to extend the dividends of democracy to the area.
We are not asking for luxury, a community elder stated. “We are only asking for basic infrastructure that will improve the lives of our people and connect us properly to other communities. The Ebu–Ezi-Ukala Road is critical to our economic survival.
Residents insist that addressing the road project, rehabilitating public schools, upgrading healthcare facilities, and strengthening security infrastructure would significantly improve living conditions and restore public confidence in government.
As the cries for intervention grow louder, the people of Ebu hope that their concerns will finally receive the attention they deserve. For a community that has waited patiently for decades, many believe the time has come for action rather than promises, and for development to reach a people who have long felt forgotten.