C0llynzO2:
Then Rochas should at least mount pressure on Jonathan and FG like Amaechi did regarding east-west road.
Why is Rochas not saying anything about the road despite being in the opposition?
He wants to be in everyone's good books just because of a selfish ambition.
His Presidential ambition is obviously more important than the comfort of his people.

Blockus:


[b]I last saw Ndi Arab Contractors on that road last in 2012 into early 2013.

They have not been anywhere on that road since before June 2013 and now. I drive regularly and that road has not progressed an inch from where Arab Contractors stopped in 2012.

The funniest part of the stroy is that Rochas has pictures of the worked section of the road on his almanac of things achieved by his government.

Also, the quality of the worked section of that road is so poor in comparison with the job done by Setraco on the rivers axis of the same road. Whilst Setraco excavated the existing ground and used White sand to fill and compact the road before tarring, Arab contractors simply graded the road and layed down tar. No drainage (like the PH side has), nothing.

And yet some Imo State APC attack dogs (names witheld) would never call a spade by its real name despite it carry the clearly marked label on it.

Fhuck Rochas. Its should be a thing of shame that inbetween Rivers State and Lagos State, the worst road section is in Imo State. [/b]

idealsico: The poster does not have the correct details of that road.Admitted, the road is in a very bad state.However,it is a federal road already undergoing reconstruction.It is practically impossible for the state government to either re-award the contract or as it stands, carry out any activity on it. The FG will view it that an opposition governor wants to ridicule it and score cheap political goal.Remember how Godsday Orubebe reacted when Amaechi offered to do the Rivers segment of the East - West road that was in a sorry state.I am not holding brief for the Imo state government but I know that Rochas had had cause to intervene on FG roads in the past, eg Aba - Owerri road,Owerri - Orlu,etc.

all4naija: Jeez! Nigeria is a horrible place indeed!

You are a federal grade Bastard Anchor baby.

Blockus:


Cool Gee..


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If Amaechi had used the same excuse, we all would be suffering the same shiit in Rivers State..




But You and Rochas have chosen to hide behind this sign board;

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Goodluck to Ndi Imo State.. You deserve the Government you got.

Meanwhile, both signboards are at the boundary of the same road.. Whilst Rivers State Government took responsibility and built theirs to premium standards, Imo State have absolved themselves of all responsibility choosing to hide behind the signboard I posted above.


O!! And both state governors are supporter of APC party members, so whats with the PDP comment?! Amaechi even has it worse than Rochas..

vanndubi: It is with heavy heart I present before the house, the deplorable condition of part of Port Harcourt /Owerri federal road.

The last time I visited Owerri was in November 2013. By then, RSG has completed its section of the expressway on behalf of FG and IMG was working from Owerri end on behalf of FG. I was in PH on Saturday and I decided to travel to Owerri on Sunday to spend the day there. Sunday morning, I hit the road.

I was hoping to have a jolly good ride. Omagwa to Elele was less than 20 mins n I was like but on entering Imo, I was like why has the contractor not completed the work to merge with the completed Rivers side.

I was like when I came face-to-face a sight very difficult for me to describe. I started having doubts if I was in 2014. It was like a war tore area like it was 1970 just after the civil war or like Okigwe /Afikpo federal road back in the 90s.

I looked at my phone to confirm the date. Lo n behold, it was 2014 A trunk A road linking two cities in African's Biggest economy. I was about to have a fit when I saw a truck carrying 20ft container literally broken into two(possibly as a result of bad road). My phone still in my hands, I decided to take a few shots.

FG should remember that federal roads are their responsibility, that IMG is only helping, that imo citizens pay their taxes like anyother citizen of Nigeria and that "there is God in everything we are doing. Then, to IMG, why start FG project when you know you cannot finish it, why?

I don't know exactly how government works but I am appealing to Owelle to do his best to complete the Imo side of the road. Maka ndi Igbo n'asi n'ihe foro otu, agwula agwu. Ana achu aja, ka ikpe ana ama ndi mmuo.

Hope after posting this, sleep will come (I'm still recovering from the shock of yesterday's morning)

Douglasdale:

Oga!!! I am sure I have settled this matter. Whatt are u driving at? Is IMO and rivers state on the same budgetory level? Will u re award a contract the federal govt is working on A contract the fededral govt is finding difficult to execute? A road that is 65% complete? Are u sure u have a grasp of what is on ground? Why has the Lagos state govt refused to dualise the Lagos Ibadan expressway? Or riverstate not done the east west road if I use your warped logic? I can't continue to waste my time on blockuses Jare.

Blockus:


You don't have money to build road. How did rivers State government manage to do this then? And please what milestone do you people use to judge percentage complete Abeg wey you give that road 65% complete?

MadCow1:


You are a federal grade Bastard Anchor baby.

InvertedHammer:
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Is this a new style?

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millionaireman: Does President Jonathan and his ministers care about the road? Political decampees from APC to PDP in many other states outside Imo are rewarded by Jonah with multi billion Naira federal projects, or least, ministerial appointments. Decampee Shekarau has just been appointed Education Minister. But Imo decampees from APC to PDP got nothing - nothing since last February they displayed traditional wears with Jonah in Owerri and Orlu. Jonah and PDP seem to take Support of Imolites for granted. Today, close to 120,000 qualified applicants to university education from Imo state have no chance. Does Jonah and his ministers and PDP care?

vanndubi:

That convoy passed us at Imo poly after bullying us off that jaga-jaga road. I just could not help but to bury my head in shame

Douglasdale:

Oga!!! I am sure I have settled this matter. Whatt are u driving at? Is IMO and rivers state on the same budgetory level? Will u re award a contract the federal govt is working on A contract the fededral govt is finding difficult to execute? A road that is 65% complete? Are u sure u have a grasp of what is on ground? Why has the Lagos state govt refused to dualise the Lagos Ibadan expressway? Or riverstate not done the east west road if I use your warped logic? I can't continue to waste my time on blockuses Jare.

2 signboards.. 2 Governors... Same Political Party, Same 13% derivation, Same level or power.... SAME ROAD.

1 took responsibility and built the road.

The other said; 'its not my road to build'.




Everything else is irrelevant.

Blockus:


2 signboards.. 2 Governors... Same Political Party, Same 13% derivation, Same level or power.... SAME ROAD.

1 took responsibility and built the road.

The other said; 'its not my road to build'.



Everything else is irrelevant.

Douglasdale:

Illiteracy is a very big issue with young people in Nigeria.
how did an NDDC/ Ministry of Niger Delta affairs project board turn into Rochas and Imo State Govt excuse not to construct a Trunk A road
i just hope you listen to yourself sometimes, is 13percent of 1million barrels and 13percent of 6000 barrels the same? is Imo and rivers on ths same pedestral in Oil production? ArE U LITERATE