While Gov. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu of Abia State in Nigeria is busy gallivanting all over Europe, garbage have taken over his state, particularly, the state capital, Umuahia.
Here are a few snapshots to buttress this story:
Ohokobe Market, along Ikot Ekpene Road
Umuahia, Nigeria, today: Garbage right in front of Ohokobe Market facing tradersUmuahia, Nigeria: today: Garbage facing traders at Ohokobe MarketUmuahia, Nigeria, today: Garbage at Ohokobe Market along Ikot Ekpene Road
Ochendo Bypass towards Abia State Secretariat, Opposite Conoil
Umuahia, Nigeria, today: Ochendo Bypass towards Abia State Secretariat Ochendo Bypass towards Abia State Secretariat Umuahia, Nigeria, today: Pockets of refuse stream from Ochendo Bypass, opposite Conoil on Ikot Ekpene Road all the way to the Abia State Secretariat
Ahieke Junction (Okwuta Road) Almost Opposite Glajosh and Burj-Li Hotels
Ahieke Junction (towards Okwuta) opposite Glajosh and Burj-Li hotelsUmuahia, Nigeria, today: Ahieke Junction, Okwuta Road, almost opposite Glajosh and Burj-Li Hotels. Refuse has taken over the road
Okwuta Road at Ehimiri Junction
Okwuta Road at Ehimiri Junction. Someone is eating off the garbageUmuahia, Nigeria, today: Okwuta Road at Ehimiri JunctionUmuahia, Nigeria, today: Opposite Okwuta Road at Ehimiri Junction. Refuse streaming to Okwuta Secondary School gate
These are a tip of the iceberg of the refuse situation in Abia State. These scenes are repeated across the entire state.
