This year’s heavy rains have exposed the inability of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to provide infrastructure like roads, housing, transportation and water to residents of the nation’s capital.

A Media Analyst and Consultant, Abubakar Yusuf, who made the allegation, noted that that the dearth of these social amenities at the seat of the federal government has also extended to the Area Councils, with dire consequences.

“You can’t imagine well-built motorable roads do not exist in the six area councils as commuters and motorists have been subjected to untold hardship, moving from their residences to offices, business locations and others important functions this rainy season.

“Some areas very close to the seat of government like Apo district, Jabi, Gudu, Utako, Maitama, Guzape and many other areas are battling with dilapidated roads across the city centre, while the Area Councils are left with mere graded roads and abandoned ones that are easily washed away by rains,” Yusuf lamented.

He appealed to FCT Administration to redirect its energy into provision of basic infrastructure such as transportation which has been so neglected in recent times.

“Whenever it rains, commuters within FCT are held to ransom for hours, with some of them returning to their homes the following day of any heavy downpour. This is uncalled for.

“What has suddenly gone wrong with the robust road, rail transportation put in place? This is unfortunate and need to be redressed,” he said.

He pleaded with the federal government for a special intervene to address the growing infrastructure deficit and decay, particularly in the FCT and its environment.

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