The member representing Biase State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Engr. Francis Ogban, has decried the dilapidated condition of the 12.5kilometer Adim/Abayong/Ebom road.
He described the hardship being experienced by residents on the road which passes through communities in Biase and Abi local government areas as “heart-rending”.
Ogban, who is the Chairman, Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure, alongside the state commissioner for Youth Development, Barrister Odum-Ijom Ukam, visited the road for an on-the-spot assessment on Thursday.
The poor condition of the road is reported to have caused the loss of several lives in the communities, while also disrupting the movement of goods and services.
Ogban said the road has been a major concern for the communities.
Speaking to reporters, Ogban said, “My findings were indeed disheartening. The road is in a deplorable state, filled with mud and large sections that have completely deteriorated and become waterways. This has severely hampered the transportation of agricultural products, such as yam, cassava, rice, and other goods, to the market.”
The law maker said he is working closely with relevant government agencies and stakeholders to ensure that necessary funds are allocated for road construction in the affected communities.
Also speaking on the state of the road, the commissioner for youth, Barr. Odum-Ijom Ukam, said, “The impact of the very poor road has limited access to markets, resulting in losses of economic opportunities for the state.”
According to him, the situation has drastically affected the livelihood of locals and the overall economic development of the community.
