"Babatunde Fashola Did Not Visit The Niger Delta Throughout His 8 Years In Office" -Pa Edwin Clark

GLatestAugust 16, 2023

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Niger Delta Leader and Elder Statesman, Pa Edwin Clark, has accused former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, of neglecting the Niger Delta during his 8-year tenure. In an interview with Arise TV news, Clark expressed concerns about the region’s exclusion from the country’s development efforts. He highlighted the incomplete state of bridges and major roads in the area.

Clark emphasized, “We cannot allow this situation to persist. Our youth are facing challenges, lacking educational opportunities. Apart from the Maritime University, initiated by our people before government intervention, there is no other tertiary institution. Key infrastructure projects like bridges and roads remain unfinished, exemplified by the east-west road, a critical economic route that remains undeveloped. Notably, my friend Fashola, the former Minister of Works, never visited the Niger Delta during his 8 years in office. Regrettably, he made no contributions to addressing the region’s road issues. Today, traveling from Asaba to Ughelli has become a challenging journey.”