CDHR Decries Poor State Of Federal Roads In Delta, Calls For Immediate Rehabilitation

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Delta State Branch, has expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of federal roads in Delta State, calling on the Federal Government to immediately rehabilitate major highways across the state.

The human rights organization specifically identified the Warri/Effurun/Sapele/Benin Expressway, Sapele Road, and the Agbor/Asaba Road as some of the federal roads requiring urgent intervention, describing them as major routes that have become increasingly difficult for motorists to navigate.

In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the organization, Comrade Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, and the Publicity Secretary, Comrade Nosa Oveseey Godswill, the group said potholes, persistent gridlock, and frequent accidents have turned many of the roads into death traps.

According to the organization, commuters and other road users now spend several hours on roads that should ordinarily require a much shorter travel time, thereby affecting economic activities and increasing the hardship faced by Nigerians.

CDHR also questioned recent claims regarding the proposed construction of 10 bridges in every state, insisting that the Federal Government should focus on rehabilitating existing roads before embarking on new projects.

The group urged the Minister of Works, Senator David Nweze Umahi, to personally assess the condition of the Warri-Benin and Agbor-Asaba highways to better understand the daily challenges faced by motorists.

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It further noted that major economic corridors, including the Warri-Benin Expressway and the East-West Road, play a critical role in the movement of goods and services across the South-South region and should be prioritized.

The organization also called on the Federal Ministry of Works to publish details of the proposed bridge projects, including their locations, contractors, and levels of completion.

CDHR maintained that Nigerians deserve functional and motorable roads rather than repeated announcements, emphasizing that the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure should remain a priority.