The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu State Council has decried the dearth of potable water in the state capital and its environs.
The council in a communique made available to newsmen after its congress on Monday, appealed to the state government to step up efforts at providing potable water to residents of the state.
It described the perennial water scarcity which had caused hardship to the people, especially, those in the state capital as unacceptable.
The state council of the NUJ also appealed to the state government to enforce the Enugu State Tenancy Law to check the astronomical rise in house rents in the state capital.
The NUJ expressed concern that residents of the capital city and its environs were left at the mercy of house owners, lawyers and property agents with regard to house rents.
It commended the state government for the move to build a flyover at the T-Junction along Nsukka-Abakpa Road.
The council, however, urged the state government to consider building more flyovers in order to reduce the incessant traffic on major junctions in the state capital.
On insecurity, it urged the state government to holistically deal with farmers/herders crisis in the state as most farmers, especially, women no longer go to farms for fear of being raped or killed by the herdsmen.
It noted that if the situation remained unchecked, the state would be faced with acute shortage of food in the months ahead.
“The council also wants the state government to enforce the law against open grazing as adopted by the South East Governors Forum.
“The state government should also beef up security in Oruku Community, Nkanu East Local Government Area in order to douse the tension in the area.
“Moreso, the council urges the South East Governors Forum to speak up on the military invasion of Orlu, Imo State, just as any other burning national issues,” it said.
The council encouraged parents and guardians to enroll their children and wards in public schools as such would make government to upgrade infrastructure in public schools as well as enhance the welfare of teachers.
