Declare State of Emergency on roads, illegal revenue collection – Market leaders urge Soludo

By Uzo Ebele

Market leaders in Anambra State have urged the Governor elect, Prof Charles Soludo to declare State of Emergency on roads saying that the deplorable condition of roads in the state constitute accidents, road gridlock thereby frustrating traders and customers alike as goods are conveyed from and into the markets.

They also lamented on the inhuman treatment suffered by motorists and traders in the hands of rouges who destroy lives, vehicles and goods belonging to traders and customers in the guise of collecting revenue unbehalf of government agencies.

In their separate speeches, Leaders of Building Materials International Market (BMIM), Ogidi, Ogbaru Plastic market, Odekpe plastic market, Almalgamated Timber Dealers Association (ATDA),Greenseed Market, Ogboafere International market, Bakery International market Ogidi, Gauis market Owerri road, Obosi and others after congratulating the governor-elect maintained that Soludo’s election was the will of the masses saying that he was the most qualified among the governorship aspirants.

According to Chief Jude Nwankwo (Ochendo) of BMIM, Ogidi, “People want good roads. Soludo told us before the election that he will declare State of Emergency on Anambra roads. Other things are important but let him start with roads. We constructed this road from BMIM to High court, Ogidi let State government cover it with tar, it will decongest this road gridlock experienced daily at BMIM/Site junction. We have high hopes that Anambra will soon become Dubai/Taiwan of Africa within the next four years”.

At Ogbaru Plastic market, Chief Henry Akpotuo(Egbejiejeogu) states:”Traders should be part of governance, educational qualifications is not the only parameter to wisdom. Anambra Government should look into our roads, meet their Delta State counterpart on possible solutions to tackle Onitsha bridgehead gridlock. Also, the first people that our customers encounter as you enter Anambra from the Bridgehead are touts that hounds motorists with uncountable tickets/emblems which has led to accidents and loss of lives. Scoundrels have become princes while Indigenes have becomDeclare State of Emergency on roads, illegal revenue collection – Market leaders urge SoludoBy Uzo EbeleMarket leaders in Anambra State have urged the Governor elect, Prof Charles Soludo to declare State of Emergency on roads saying that the deplorable condition of roads in the state constitute accidents, road gridlock thereby frustrating traders and customers alike as goods are conveyed from and into the markets.They also lamented on the inhuman treatment suffered by motorists and traders in the hands of rouges who destroy lives, vehicles and goods belonging to traders and customers in the guise of collecting revenue unbehalf of government agencies.In their separate speeches, Leaders of Building Materials International Market (BMIM), Ogidi, Ogbaru Plastic market, Odekpe plastic market, Almalgamated Timber Dealers Association (ATDA),Greenseed Market, Ogboafere International market, Bakery International market Ogidi, Gauis market Owerri road, Obosi and others after congratulating the governor-elect maintained that Soludo’s election was the will of the masses saying that he was the most qualified among the governorship aspirants.According to Chief Jude Nwankwo (Ochendo) of BMIM, Ogidi, “People want good roads. Soludo told us before the election that he will declare State of Emergency on Anambra roads. Other things are important but let him start with roads. We constructed this road from BMIM to High court, Ogidi let State government cover it with tar, it will decongest this road gridlock experienced daily at BMIM/Site junction. We have high hopes that Anambra will soon become Dubai/Taiwan of Africa within the next four years”.At Ogbaru Plastic market, Chief Henry Akpotuo(Egbejiejeogu) states:”Traders should be part of governance, educational qualifications is not the only parameter to wisdom. Anambra Government should look into our roads, meet their Delta State counterpart on possible solutions to tackle Onitsha bridgehead gridlock. Also, the first people that our customers encounter as you enter Anambra from the Bridgehead are touts that hounds motorists with uncountable tickets/emblems which has led to accidents and loss of lives. Scoundrels have become princes while Indigenes have become slaves”.At Bakery International market, the former market President and current Chairman Odume Landlords Association, Chief Chudi Nwokediuko(Akurienne) noted that since the inception of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) their choice of governors had been technocrats instead of mere politicians. “Peter Obi, Willie Obiano and now Charles Soludo held their first political posts as governors. Politicians scatter resources while technocrats maximize scarce resources. Soludo an economist, is an home grown man. Let him face Security, Infrastructure and Unemployment”.Moreover, the ATDA Chairman, Chief Beed Nwankwo (Ndubuogalanya) who adjudged the election as very free and fair described Prof Soludo as tailor made for the Anambra helmsman job. “Anambra is happy to elect Soludo. He is my brother we have been to places. Soludo has fixed the economy of many countries, If Soludo fails it is a choice not a mistake but he knows his onions”.Mr Onyebeke Benard of Odekpe plastic market stated: “”We need roads and security in Anambra.Soludo should look into revenue collection. Revenue is not bad but the mode of collection could be bad.Let him be truthful so that the masses will trust him more”.In their remarks, Nze Nwateze Ibe and his vice, Mr Felix Moghalu of Gaius market Owerri road after emphasizing on security, road rehabilitation and harmonizing and sanitizing revenue collection pleaded with state government to merge another major market union with them so as to fill up over 3000 lock-up shops vacated by motorcycle parts dealers after the ban on use of motorcycle in Onitsha metropolis.

At Bakery International market, the former market President and current Chairman Odume Landlords Association, Chief Chudi Nwokediuko(Akurienne) noted that since the inception of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) their choice of governors had been technocrats instead of mere politicians. “Peter Obi, Willie Obiano and now Charles Soludo held their first political posts as governors. Politicians scatter resources while technocrats maximize scarce resources. Soludo an economist, is an home grown man. Let him face Security, Infrastructure and Unemployment”.

Moreover, the ATDA Chairman, Chief Beed Nwankwo (Ndubuogalanya) who adjudged the election as very free and fair described Prof Soludo as tailor made for the Anambra helmsman job. “Anambra is happy to elect Soludo. He is my brother we have been to places. Soludo has fixed the economy of many countries, If Soludo fails it is a choice not a mistake but he knows his onions”.

Mr Onyebeke Benard of Odekpe plastic market stated: “”We need roads and security in Anambra.Soludo should look into revenue collection. Revenue is not bad but the mode of collection could be bad.Let him be truthful so that the masses will trust him more”.

In their remarks, Nze Nwateze Ibe and his vice, Mr Felix Moghalu of Gaius market Owerri road after emphasizing on security, road rehabilitation and harmonizing and sanitizing revenue collection pleaded with state government to merge another major market union with them so as to fill up over 3000 lock-up shops vacated by motorcycle parts dealers after the ban on use of motorcycle in Onitsha metropolis.