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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Leaders and stakeholders of Ezhiba community in Nasarawa State have appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to prioritise the construction of the Ezhiba-Akpata road, describing its current state as a major challenge to movement, agriculture, and economic activities in the area.<\/p>\n

The appeal was made on Monday when the Aren Ezhiba, Chief Danlami Umbugadu, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Administrator of Akun Area Administrative Council, Dr. Ismaila Garba Adigizi, at his office in Akpata.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the visit, Umbugadu said the deplorable condition of the road had caused hardship for residents and neighbouring communities, stressing that rehabilitation of the route would significantly improve livelihoods.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis road is in a deplorable condition and our people are suffering while using it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are appealing to Governor Abdullahi Sule to intervene and construct the road to improve our standard of living,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The community leader also called for greater inclusion of Ezhiba indigenes in government employment and appointments, assuring the state government of the community\u2019s continued support.<\/p>\n

Other stakeholders, who spoke during the visit, including former Speaker of Akun Development Area, Hon. Lami Martina Bako; retired education director, Mr. Charles Jatau Shari; Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the ECDA President, Chief Awayi Kuje; and the Ezhiba ECDA Chairman, Mr. Umbugadu Angbashim, echoed the appeal for improved infrastructure and development projects in the area.<\/p>\n

In his response, Dr. Adigizi thanked the delegation for the visit and pledged the council\u2019s support for initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of the community.<\/p>\n

He assured them of inclusive leadership geared towards promoting unity, peace, and development across the area.<\/p>\n

He also urged residents to continue supporting government efforts at all levels to attract more development to the community.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Leaders and stakeholders of Ezhiba community in Nasarawa State have appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to prioritise the construction of the Ezhiba-Akpata road, describing its current state as a major challenge to movement, agriculture, and economic activities in the area. 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