Pictorial view of residential areas in Aba and Umuahia respectively, a state that has received more than 100 billion naira in subventions only over eight years (1999 - 2007). Filth and poor drainage conditions have posed serious health hazards to residents - the failure of leadership and governance.
Abia school kids fetch drinking water from 'road ponds' following eight years of nil pipe borne water and consequent dry taps - the failure of leadership and governance.
Rail track in Aba Ngwa leading to no where, eight years after $8.3 billion dollars was awarded in rail turn around contracts to the China Railway Construction Corporation. Top officials of this organization popularly colluded with government elements to divert and stash away the fully released funds. As of today, rail transport in Nigeria still remains dead - the failure of leadership and governance.
During the pre 1999 and 2003 gubernatorial campaigns, Mr. Orji Kalu promised the Abia people improved housing and living conditions. After eight years, this is the type of housing accommodation available to the people - the failure of leadership and governance.
On a daily basis, hundreds of Abia government officials commute through this road, but it is striking to note that the same officials actively connive to ensure the state of the road remains same as a guarantee for lining up their pockets - the failure of leadership and governance.
For the failure of leadership and governance, Abia state as a case study has been reduced to filth.
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