Karim-Lamido Residents Call for Urgent Road Repairs, Highlight Impact on Local Farmers’ Livelihoods

Residents of the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area in Taraba State are urging the federal and state governments to prioritize the restoration of federal roads in the area. Poor road conditions, they noted, are significantly impacting local livelihoods, particularly for farmers and rural communities.

This appeal was made during a recent meeting organized by the Advisory Committee on Local Government Autonomy for Civil Society and Community-Based Organizations. Council members pointed to the severe deterioration of essential infrastructure in the municipality and emphasized that if these road issues remain unresolved, the goal of achieving full autonomy for the council may be unattainable.

Mary Jonathan, a council member, highlighted the challenges in traveling to Jalingo, the state capital, and called on the federal government for intervention. She stressed that local farmers are increasingly struggling to bring their produce to market due to the poor road conditions.

Other council members echoed her concerns, underscoring the need for immediate state and federal action. Abel Peter Diah, chairman of the advisory group, expressed sympathy for the council members' situation. He encouraged reporters to use their platforms to raise awareness, emphasizing that these roads fall under federal jurisdiction.

Diah also urged the federal government to promptly address the urgent road repairs, which he described as "in critical need of attention."

Karim-Lamido Local Government Area, established in 1976 as part of the division of the former Gongola State, is located in northeastern Taraba State. The area is predominantly home to farmers, who rely heavily on road access for their livelihood.