Youths of the Umabor Eha-Alumonah community in Nsukka Local Council of Enugu State have staged a protest against what they described as years of neglect by successive governments. They lamented the deteriorating state of public infrastructure in the area and appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to include the community in the state's development agenda.
The protesters insisted that despite their consistent support for ruling administrations, Umabor had remained largely neglected. They highlighted the poor condition of schools, roads, and health centers, alleging that repeated appeals for government intervention had yielded little result.
The youths also warned that politicians seeking votes in the 2027 general elections would not be welcomed in the community. They argued that campaign promises made in the past had not translated into meaningful development.
Community Leaders Speak Out
Speaking on behalf of the Umabor Unity Forum, Emmanuel Uzoh Ugwueze expressed concern over the worsening condition of public facilities. 'We are deeply pained by the level of deterioration of public infrastructure in our area. Even under previous governments we cried out for intervention, but nothing came out of it. Umabor community has suffered neglect for so long, and it is affecting all public infrastructure here. All public facilities are in a deplorable state and require urgent intervention,' he said.
Ugwueze also noted that the poor state of the Agu-Umabor Road is contributing to insecurity along that axis. He passionately appealed to Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to hear their cry.
Social Media Amplification
Some youths have taken to social media to amplify their grievances. In a post with photographs of dilapidated infrastructure, Utonwa Michael appealed for rehabilitation of existing schools. 'This is the current state of our primary and secondary schools as of June 16, 2026. While we appreciate the Smart School Project, the distance between some villages and the Smart Schools is too far, denying many children access to quality education. We call on the government to rehabilitate existing schools so every child has access close to home,' he wrote.
Another indigene, Christian Nnaemeka, expressed concern over infrastructure. 'The condition of roads and schools in Umabor is far from encouraging. We come out in large numbers during elections but are forgotten afterward. Our roads are poor, schools need attention, and security is a concern. Development should be visible, not just discussed during campaigns. We demand good governance, quality education, improved security, and better roads. Umabor deserves better,' he stated.
