By Dabur Nabem
Natar community of Achussah in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State has commended the efforts of Arch Jerry Agber, contending for Makurdi/ Guma House of Representatives, for coming to their aid by repairing the Hotel Lucia-Achussah road abandoned by the Benue state government over the decades.
The chairman of the community, Simon Ade who stressed the importance of the road said it is the only link between Otukpo road and Achusah, while regretting the poor state of the road called on the state government to as a matter of priority mobilize the contractor back to site to alleviate the sufferings of the community.
Mr Ade while appreciating efforts of Arch Nater Agber for coming to the aid of the community even only when he is only seeking for election further disclosed that, as a result of the dilapidated state of the road, any slightest rain floods the community since water channels are blocked with washed sand on the road, adding that he should extend his gesture to other communities.
Also speaking, the traditional leader of the community, Zaki Akaazua Tyulen expressed appreciation to Arch. Nater Agber for coming to the aid of the community and assured the Makurdi/Guma contender of their support as the road has caused untold hardship to the community by flooding the community through out rainy season.
Arch Jerry Nater Agber while flagging off the repair of the road said better life is possible if he is elected for the green chambers and he will touch lives of people in his constituency with his people’s oriented programmes.
Represented by Hon. Mike Ortom who stressed the importance of the road said Arch Agber believes in development of communities in dare need and his projects cut across his constituency saying give and it shall be given unto you believing the community will also reciprocate his gesture when it comes voting.
Hon Mike Ortom disclosed that, Arch Agber is to surface the road with eighty trips of laterite worth one million naira and urged the youth in the community to ensure the job is done according to specification.
Flagging off the repairs of the road, the PDP Chairman Makurdi Local Government Garba Yunusa commended efforts of the Makurdi/ Guma hopeful for the development strides in the area and said he is happy to have him as a member for exhibiting the spirit of the party especially in areas where government presents is not felt and believes members of the community will not forget him during voting.