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Egbema, Edo Residents Decry Poor Road Conditions, Seek Urgent Attention,

By EgbemaVoice,

Egbema focus group (EFG), a group from the Egbema Kingdom in Ovia South-West,  Ikpoba okha Local Government Area of Edo state is raising concerns about the need for proper road infrastructure in their kingdom. 

They are calling on the Edo state government for urgent intervention, as they suffering for accessible roads has significantly affected the lives of the Egbema people. 

The stakeholders Comrade Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka lamenting the Poor road conditions in the area have hindered transportation, economic activities, and access to basic services. 

He emphasizes that developing road networks in Egbema is essential for improving the quality of life, boosting local commerce, and fostering regional development.
Mingo, also known as KingdomVoice, has expressed deep concern over the deplorable condition of the road connecting Udo to Egbema Kingdom in Ovia South-West Local Government Area. 

He lamented that the poor state of the road has made transportation extremely difficult, isolating the people of Egbema from vital services and economic opportunities. Mingo urged the government to take immediate action to rehabilitate the road, highlighting that its current condition is a major setback to the development of the kingdom esp. He stressed that better road infrastructure is critical for improving the lives of the people and fostering growth in Egbema Kingdom.

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