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Anambra community decries infrastructure deficit, seeks govt intervention

People of Ebonesie community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State have decried dearth of infrastructure, as well as youths unemployment in the area.

The community, under the agies of Ebonesie Progressive Union (EPU), Awka branch, called for government and stakeholders’ assistance in tackling the challenges.

Speaking during the body’s End of Year Party, the EPU Awka branch chairman, Prof. Dennis Aribodor, regretted the neglect the community had suffered, particularly in the area of education and health.

He called on members living in Awka and environs, who were yet to join the association to identify with them to enable them achieve their desired goals.

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He said, “The main objective of forming the union is to foster unity among the component towns that make up the clan namely, Azia, Mbosi, Orsumoghu, Isseke, Lilu and Ubuluisiuzo; integrate as a pressure group, and to attract government attention, projects and amenities to our localities using various strategies.

“Unfortunately, our towns still lack basics and fundamentals of a society such as public educational institutions we can be proud of, good medical services, water supply, social infrastructure especially roads; our youth and graduates need to be gainfully employed; the list is endless.

“No amount of funds you put in education and health that will show visible results, but the duo remains fundamental to the development of a community.

“We call on our hardworking and revered traditional rulers, President-Generals of town unions, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders to see the need to work together for the good of our people.

Expressing appreciation to the executive members for their unflinching support towards the successes recorded by the body, Aribodor expressed optimism that the community would soon become force to reckon with in the state.

Deputy Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paschal Agbodike, urged the women wing of the group to continue to work peacefully and harmoniously with the men.

Earlier, the President, Udoka Women Ebonesie, Awka branch, Lolo Benedette Eleanor, regretted that many women were yet to register with the women wing, calling on their male counterparts to encourage their wives to identify with them.

Eleanor who was represented by the vice president, Mrs. Agatha Nwachukwu praised the doggedness and diligence of the men’s wing, urging them not to rest on their oars.

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