By Prince Ode A recently commis sioned culvert project in Owukpa, Benue South Senatorial District, has stirred mixed reactions among residents and political observers. The project, initiated and commissioned by Senator Abba Moro, has come under scrutiny for its limited scope and lack of complementary infrastructure. According to eyewitness accounts, the project consists solely of an isolated culvert, with no visible road grading or laterite surfacing to enhance durability or accessibility. Locals have expressed concern that the culvert may soon be washed away by rainfall, rendering the project ineffective. Community members and development advocates argue that a project of this nature is far below the expectations for a Senatorial intervention. In many communities, such minor infrastructure works are typically undertaken by councilors or local government authorities. “This kind of project should not be celebrated at the senatorial level,” said one resident, who described the...
Senator Abba Moro Excludes Obi and Oju from Medical Outreach as Bad Roads Cut Off Communities By Smith Akoko A wave of disappointment has swept through the Obi and Oju Local Government Areas of Benue State following their exclusion from the recent medical outreach organized by Senator Abba Moro. According to sources close to the outreach team, the decision to skip the two localities was not intentional but rather a result of the deplorable state of the roads linking the communities. The impassable routes reportedly made it impossible for medical personnel and logistics teams to access the areas safely. Residents and community leaders, however, have expressed their frustration, lamenting that the poor road network continues to rob them of essential services. Many described the development as “heartbreaking,” noting that health care should not be a privilege reserved for those in more accessible locations. We have been neglected for too long. Each rainy season worsens o...