BY VICTORY OKONJO
RESIDENTS of Asaba living along Nick Azinge Street behind Stephen Keshi Stadium, Nnebisi Road have raised serious concerns about the deteriorating sanitation conditions in their neighborhood, calling on the relevant agencies to take immediate action against persistent litter accumulation and overflowing gutters.
These complaints highlight what residents described as a complete breakdown in waste management services, leaving streets choked with refuse and drainage systems rendered ineffective by accumulated debris.
A small business owner who operates behind the Stephen Keshi stadium, Mrs. Ijeoma, expressed frustration over the prolonged neglect of the area.
“We have been suffering here for years now, and nobody seems to care about our plight. The gutters are completely blocked with plastic bottles, nylon bags, and all sorts of rubbish. When it rains, the water has nowhere to go, so it floods into some of the shops and houses here.
“Government needs to come here and see what we are going through because these things affect our health, as residents of this area,” she added
Mr. Isaac Monye, a civil servant who has lived in the neighborhood for over 10 years, echoed similar sentiments while pointing to heaps of refuse scattered along the roadside.
“The situation has become unbearable. We see garbage everywhere, in front of houses, in the gutters, even near the stadium where people come for sporting events. It is embarrassing and dangerous.”
“The smell alone is enough to make you sick, and we are worried about diseases like cholera and typhoid. Children play around here. The government must hold the Urban Development office accountable because this is their responsibility.”
The situation on Nnebisi Road reflects broader sanitation challenges facing several neighborhoods in Asaba, with residents increasingly vocal about the need for improved waste management infrastructure and more consistent service delivery from government agencies.
