A heartfelt and desperate plea has emerged from Nasarawa State, where a young man was captured on video kneeling to beg the state government for urgent intervention on a dangerous road. The resident appealed directly to Governor Abdullahi Sule to fix the severely dilapidated Bassa-Garaku Road, which he claims has become a death trap claiming numerous lives.
Emotional Plea Captured on Social Media
The powerful video, which surfaced on Facebook on Monday, January 5, 2025, shows the man in a state of despair. He is seen on his knees, passionately lamenting the terrible condition of the road that serves his community. His act of kneeling underscores the depth of the community's suffering and their feeling of being neglected.
In the clip, the man makes a direct appeal to the state's leadership. "Abeg, State Government, please help us fix this road. Our people are suffering," he pleads. He goes on to highlight the tragic human cost of the infrastructure failure, stating emphatically, "This road has k!lled so many people."
A Direct Appeal to Governor Abdullahi Sule
The resident specifically called on Engineer A.A. Sule, the Governor of Nasarawa State, to come to the aid of the people of Bassa. His request was notably modest, indicating the community's dire situation. He expressed that even a basic intervention would bring relief.
"I am begging the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr A.A Sule, please, come and help us, people of Bassa," he continued. "Even if you grade this road, we will be happy. Thank you so much." This statement reveals that the community's expectations have been lowered to simply wanting the road graded, a clear sign of how long they have endured the poor state of the infrastructure.
The Human Cost of Poor Infrastructure
This incident sheds light on a critical issue faced by many communities across Nigeria: the deadly consequences of neglected road networks. The Bassa-Garaku road is not just an inconvenience; it is presented as a public safety hazard responsible for loss of life. The resident's emotional appeal transforms the issue from a mere infrastructural problem into a urgent humanitarian concern.
The video, which was also shared on the popular blog Linda Ikeji's Instagram page (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on the same date, has brought national attention to the plight of the Bassa community. It puts pressure on the state government to respond to the cries of its citizens and address a road that has become synonymous with tragedy for local residents.
