ACTDA Sets Committee to Regenerate Yahoo Street in Awka, Urges Collective Efforts

By: Ukpa Ewa

Anambra State Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing the deplorable conditions of Yahoo Street and Yahoo Junction at Ifite, a suburb of the Awka capital city.

This was disclosed during an inspection visit led by the MD/CEO of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA)
Mr. Ossy Onuko.

During the inspection, Mr Onuko expressed concern over the state of the area, describing it as “nothing but a slum.” He noted that Ifite, which houses thousands of students from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, should not be left in such a dire state. “It is unfortunate to see this level of deterioration in the heart of a student community,” he said.

He reaffirmed government commitment under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to upgrading the living standards of the people and ensuring a livable and prosperous homeland.

Mr Onuko who highlighted poor planning and sanitation issues in the area said that indiscriminate dumping of waste and poor drainage systems were contributing to the community’s deterioration. He emphasized the importance of collective action, urging landlords and residents to take responsibility and keep their environment clean.

To address the issue, the ACTDA Boss formed a committee to revitalize Yahoo Street and directed landlords to install proper sewage systems in their compound and stop channelling wastewater onto the streets. He urged the Student Union Government (SUG) and the university community to work with residents to report violations and promote sanitation.

Meanwhile, the SUG President of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Comrade Samuel Eze, expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo for the recent rehabilitation of the Unizik Ifite Road. However, he called for a similar intervention on Yahoo Street, noting its deplorable condition and the impact it has on the thousands of students who live there.

“The students are happy with the governor for rehabilitating the Ifite road, but we are pleading that similar attention be given to Yahoo Street and Yahoo Junction as students are finding it difficult to access the area, especially during the rainy season,” he said.