OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE HIS EXCELLENCY RT. HON (ELDER) OBOREVWORI SHERIFF
NON EXISTENCE OF MOTORABLE ROAD(S) IN OBOTIE COMMUNITY IN SAPELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE; A CATALYST FOR HARDSHIP, VANDALISM, INSECURITY AND OTHER NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES
‘A PASSIONATE APPEAL FOR YOUR EXCELLENCY’S SWIFT FATHERLY INTERVENTION’.
The above subject matter refers.
INTRODUCTION:
We the undersigned Representatives of the Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths, the Apex Itsekiri Youth Body, hereby humbly appeal to your Excellency to intervene in the matter of the non existence of Motorable Road(s), health care facilities and educational centers in Obotie Community.
For the records sir, the Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths represents the collective conscience of all Itsekiri Communities including Obotie Community People. We are saddled with the sacred responsibilities of supporting Governments at all levels and their Agencieswithin the ambit of the law to protect the people of Itsekiri amongst other activities, bringing the attention of the Government to situations like the instant one that portends threat to law and order in Obotie Community and its Environs.
Given the fact that the land inhabited by the Obotie people is richly endowed with oil and gas facilities of national significance , if this matter is left without the necessary proactive attention could cost avoidable security challenges, a geometric surge in crime rate, loss of lives and property including the vandalism of pipelines.
We are constrained to do the extant letter of appeal in the fulfilment of our civil duty to report actual situations that may lead to security threats and breaches with a view to ensuring an enabling environment for socio-economic activities to thrive.
OUR CASE:
Crime rate, under development, infant mortality rate, death rate etc are exponentially high because of the non existence of Motorable roads and health care centers and educational facilities in Obotie Community.
1. NON EXISTENCE OF MOTORABLE ROAD(S) IN OBOTIE
• There are no Motorable roads in Obotie Community as the ancient earthen foot paths can no longer sustain the pressures of vehicles and other locomotive machines.
Foot paths in Obotie
• The lack of Motorable Roads in Obotie Community is causing untold hardship to People living in Obotie Community as they have to cover several kilo meters by foot in other for them to get to places where they can find means of transportation.
• The lack of Motorable Roads in Obotie Community has gave raise to the perpetuation of all sorts of crimes like kidnapping, vandalism and in most cases murder. Recently, a group of people invaded Obotie Community and they vandalized and carted away electrical wires and installations. Strange voices and cries of People are frequently heard in the bushes of Obotie Community as the Community is now a den for all sorts of people to perpetuate all sort of heinous crimes. Obotie Community houses a number of pipelines and other facilities, the protection of these facilities is Herculean as Security Agencies are often helpless because of the non existence of Motorable roads in Obotie Community.
2. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
• Obotie Community lacks educational facilities like primary, secondary schools etc, the absence of schools is a major deficit in the growth of Obotie in particular and Delta State in general because it is trite that ‘education is a potent tool to fight poverty and under development’
3. HOSPITALS
• There are no hospitals or health centers in Obotie Community, this has led to the untimely and avoidable death of many of our people.
Cables that were vandalized due to the non existence of motorable roads in Obotie Community
LEGAL PERCEPTIVE:
The above subject matter and it’s accompanying incontrovertible facts are heavily anchored on Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution that deals on the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policies that should guide Governments at all levels.
COMMENDATION:
We commend your Excellency developmental agenda that is heavily rooted on the ‘More Agenda’. Your Excellency’s Delta State Road policy is Primus inter pares as never in times as there be such massive construction of sophisticated road network in Delta State.
We also commend Mr. Charles Aniagwu, your Excellency’s Commissioner for Works ( Rural Road) for his swift actions when a delegate of Obotie Community visited his office. Through the assistance of the Honourable Commissioner,the Obotie Community Road has been scooped and the file is currently in the Office of the hon. Commissioner for works awaiting the Governor’s approval.
OUR PRAYER(S)
It is our humble request(s) that:
• Your Excellency’s approval of the construction of the Obotie Community Road
• Provision of security to curb the criminal incursion and activities in Obotie Community.
CONCLUSION:
Your Excellency’s ‘More Agenda’ has been a potent mantra that is transmogrifying Delta State into an industrial hub and a state to be reckoned with. As pragmatic crusaders of your Excellency’s more agenda we are passionately appealing that the issues as contained in this open letter should be given the necessary attention they deserve.
We are wishing your Excellency and his Family and indeed the whole of Delta a splendid Yuletide celebration.
Please accept the assurances of our best regards as we count on your Excellency’s kind cooperation.
Ukodo!
Yours Faithfully
Yours Faithfully
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COMR. JOSEPH OKOTIE
(National President,
Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths)
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BARR. ONESIOSAN S. OGHOLAJA
(National Legal Adviser,
Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths)
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