Drivers and passengers plying the Effurun/Ughelli part of the East-West road resulting in Ughelli in Delta State have lamented the deplorable state of the road by the Effurun roundabout in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
They mentioned they spend hours on a journey from Effurun roundabout to Ughelli, a journey of no more than half-hour if the circumstances have been proper.
In a chat with Media Talk Africa, a driver, merely recognized as Solomon, complained that his Toyota Picnic had been at a mechanic workshop for over per week. He added that his household struggles to feed because the car is his supply of livelihood. He expressed worry that the identical destiny might repeat itself if he plies the road once more together with his car, explaining that he spent over N35,000 in repairs.
Another driver, merely recognized as Ejaeta, mentioned there may be nothing anybody might do about it apart from to beg the President to assist restore the road.
A passenger, recognized as Layefa, who returned from Ughelli this morning mentioned he had been on the deplorable road for over two hours on account of the gridlock it normally causes.
He mentioned, “Federal Government should come and help us. Na beg we dey. This is too painful for us to bear. President Tinubu, come and help us repair this road by Effurun roundabout.”
Our correspondent, who was on the road as early as 7:30 a.m., reviews that the axis of the road resulting in Sapele/Benin City can also be dangerous as drivers and passengers are additionally groaning.
The Effurun roundabout is the gateway from Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, and Benin City, Edo State capital, into Warri and its environs.
