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Commuters, residents decry poor Enugu-Makurdi road condition

Residents and commuters along the Enugu-Makurdi highway and related roads in Nigeria have criticized the deteriorating conditions of these routes, which they claim have become dangerous due to abandoned construction projects. The incomplete roadwork has led to impassable sections, increased risks of kidnapping, vehicle damage, and severe dust pollution affecting both health and local economies. Commercial drivers and traders report worsening conditions despite initial hopes that the federal government's rehabilitation efforts would improve the situation. Environmental concerns include thick dust plumes from unpaved earthworks, impacting public health and local businesses. Residents argue that the stalled infrastructure development has created a 'double jeopardy' of mechanical and security challenges.

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The Punch logoThe PunchIndependentCenter7 hr. ago
Commuters, residents decry poor Enugu-Makurdi road condition

Residents and commuters along the Enugu-Makurdi highway and related roads in Nigeria have criticized the deteriorating conditions of these routes, which they claim have become dangerous due to abandoned construction projects. The incomplete roadwork has led to impassable sections, increased risks of kidnapping, vehicle damage, and severe dust pollution affecting both health and local economies. Commercial drivers and traders report worsening conditions despite initial hopes that the federal government's rehabilitation efforts would improve the situation. Environmental concerns include thick dust plumes from unpaved earthworks, impacting public health and local businesses. Residents argue that the stalled infrastructure development has created a 'double jeopardy' of mechanical and security challenges.

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