IMO state is an oil producing nation situated in south eastern part of Nigeria. Out of its twenty seven local government areas,only two are oil producing local government areas. The local government areas are Oguta and Ohaji local government areas. Despite attracting the bulk of the finances to the state by virtue of oil exploration in the areas.
The areas are an eyesore,filled with deplorable and death trap roads,decrepit health centres,lack of clean water and malfunctioning schools. Upon all their lamentations and lugubrious tears seeking for urgent attention from the government, it all fell on deaf ears or even ears suffering from otitis media. The only time the bulimic and callous politicians pay them attention is during electioneering period. Ohaji is the food basket of the state,they produce foods in large quantities, but there is no road to bring out their goods to the city where it will be sold. Despite their proximity to Owerri and to rivers state,they still lack good roads,healthcare and dividends of democracy .Their environment has been destroyed and degraded by nefarious oil explorations. And their various rivers are been contaminated with oil spills and the fishes undergoing extermination. The mortality rate is increasing day by day due to lack of health centres around,many of their children are now school dropouts due to schools not functioning, and it is difficult for their children to come to Oweri to learn due to bad roads. Now,many of its autochthonous are having that paranoia due to bad governance.And many are even regretting why they didn't join neighbouring rivers state where they will feel welcomed and cherished,rather than the despondency they are experiencing in IMO state. Government should render all the basic amenities to these oil producing communities, in order to ameliorate their sufferings. Healthcare,good roads,schools and markets should be provided to them. And the oil companies should employ their youths in their various companies and their emoluments paid when due.If these are provided, then foods worth millions of naira will be sold in Owerri on daily basis. The government should be steadfast,transparent with them,and devoid of circuitous and outlandish statements made to hoodwink them.
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