Members of the Take Back FESTAC Movement, on Saturday, staged a peaceful walk to create awareness of the deplorable state of roads and other amenities within the Federal government estate.
Reports said the aggrieved residents were seen walking along major roads within the estate, calling on the Local, State, and Federal governments to intervene in the matter.
Chairman of the Take Back FESTAC, Valentine Uduebo, lamented the “most terrible” state of the roads.
“Our roads are in the most terrible state. We got to work on foot. We want the intervention of the federal government. What is the Renewed Hope agenda for? Is it for only Abuja? This estate is for the Federal government and we wonder why it has been neglected! This place is now a safe haven for criminals, and whenever it rains; we can’t even walk on them anymore. It is terrible,” he lamented.
“We have come to the agreement that all the persons who have chaired FESTAC have neglected the infrastructure which we all benefit. We are no political organisation. We are not supporting any party. Our goal is that whoever wants to govern FESTAC must prioritise the infrastructural development.
‘Again, we have no security in FESTAC Many people have left the estate because it is no longer safe. Okada riders are now the commanders in Festac, and everywhere is full of shanties.
“Unlike what FESTAC used to be, the estate has a taste. Wherever you mention FESTAC all over the country, people would be eager to listen to you. But today, we have lost a lot of personalities because of the poor road standards, infrastructure and poor maintenance culture here.
