WATER ,INDUSTRY,AND NEGLECT : WHY UDI DESEVER MORE.
The article raises a strong and timely concern about equitable development in Enugu State, highlighting the growing frustration of Ndị Ụdị over perceived neglect despite the area’s strategic contributions to the state’s economy and water supply. It questions the fairness of extracting critical resources from Ụdị communities while basic infrastructure such as accessible water, quality roads, and balanced urban development remain largely absent. While acknowledging ongoing initiatives like Smart Green Schools and Primary Health Care Centres, the piece argues that these efforts are insufficient compared to the infrastructural deficit facing the Ụdị/Agbaja axis. Ultimately, the article is a passionate call for inclusive governance, infrastructure accountability,…