The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has known as on the federal authorities to pay pressing consideration to the plight of the people of Ideato in Imo State.
Agbese made the decision in response to an earlier alarm raised by his colleague in the House, Ikenga Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere representing the Ideato North/ South federal constituency of Imo State.
In a viral video, Ugochinyere captured a flooded erosion website in his Ideato constituency, lamenting that there was neither a authorities of Imo State nor a federal authorities’s presence in his constituency.
Ideato has been suffering from a mirage of points in current instances starting from insecurity to alleged marginalization and under-development.
Adding his voice, Agbese on Wednesday mentioned the information popping out of Ideato was worrisome, pathetic, and shameful.
Describing Ugochinyere as a patriot, he added that his cry was borne out of chauvinism, frustration, and love for his people.
The member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal constituency of Benue State mentioned each a part of Nigeria and all residents deserve equal privileges and alternatives irrespective of faith and tribe.
He mentioned the people of Ideato have certainly been uncared for by successive administrations, leaving them to languish in hardship, worry, and ache.
Agbese urged the federal authorities to take drastic measures to higher the lives of the people.
He additionally expressed assist for the chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Ugochinyere, for the courageous choice to get up for his people.
“My attention has been drawn to the plight of the good people of Ideato North/South Federal Constituency by my friend and brother, Hon. Ugochinyere.
“Even before his foray to the National Assembly, Ugochinyere has always been a voice for his people and indeed Nigerians. His continuous cry is born out of patriotism and passion.
“The current situation in Ideato is pathetic and worrisome, to say the least. Insecurity is the day’s order. There is no sign of government presence there.
“I want to use this medium to call on the Federal Government to pay attention to the cry of these people. As a listening father, I know President Bola Tinubu will act but we want it done swiftly,” Agbese acknowledged.
