Residents of Nyanya, particularly those living along the Checkpoint Boundary Road, also known as Mammy Road, are expressing urgent concerns about the deteriorating conditions of the road and surrounding infrastructure.
They are calling for the intervention of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to address issues such as potholes, inadequate drainage, and traffic congestion that pose safety risks and affect daily commuting.
The road has been in a dilapidated state for more than a decade and became a nightmare for the thousands of residents living in the vicinity, particularly those in Kabayi, many of whom travel to the city centre for work on a daily basis.
A Good Samaritan, Barrister Isaac Y. Adams, founder and senior pastor of Global Kingdom Church, said he had invested over £25,000 to improve the road, but his efforts yielded little result as rain frequently washes away any repairs made.
He appealed to the minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike to come to their rescue, saying the poor state of the road not only disrupts transportation and hampers access to essential services like healthcare and education but has also become a hideout for criminals due to its isolation.
He urged the FCT authority to prioritize repairs and improvements and implement long-term solutions to ensure the road can adequately support the growing population in the area.
“Recently, I decided to see what I could do again to improve the road for our community. The work currently underway at the last bus stop, which is the worst part of the road, involves purchasing stones and sand, constructing drainage paths, and mobilising some young men to the site. That is what I am currently focused on. What touched me most was an incident about four years ago when it rained, and the hill became very slippery. A commercial cyclist was carrying a woman and attempted to climb the hill. The bike rolled back, and the woman fell, hitting her head on a stone in the gutter. She was rushed to the National Hospital, but unfortunately, she did not survive. That illustrates how terrible the road is. In my capacity, I have spent over £25,000 to make improvements, but the challenge remains that the road requires total reconstruction. Whenever I invest money to either grade or patch the road, rain comes and destroys the work,” he said.
He noted that the situation is especially dire at the last bus stop, causing motorists and cyclists to abandon the road.
