Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has charged Nigerians to do their bid to aid the nation’s development.
The minister said this while on inspection at the Aba axis of the Enugu-Portharcourt road in Aba on Saturday.
The minister had expressed anger of the activities of traders on the completed part of the reconstructed roads.
He ordered his security operatives to arrest the erring traders and vowed to have them charged and prosecuted for economic sabotage.
Umahi said he would advise the Abia State Government to set up a taskforce to go after street traders in Aba.
Umahi said, “It appears the people here like to inflict injuries on themselves. They can’t even allow the contractor to work.
“They drive against traffic. They use the completed road for parks, trading and dumping of refuse.
“The whole of Aba refuse is being dumped on this road. It is not encouraging at all.
“I will advise the governor to set up a task force here.
“We wouldn’t like after the Federal Government had spent so much here we see people building and trading on the road.
“So, the only way out for this work to be completed is for the governor to set up a task force and clear the road.
“The citizens of this country will need to do their bit, while leadership also does its bit. That is the only way it will work.”
The minister noted that it was painful that the president was painstakingly trying to restructure and reposition the economy, while citizens are trying to sabotage it.
He further advised citizens to contribute their quota and assist the government to develop the nation.
“While Mr President is passing through sleepless nights on how to solve the problems of a very bad inherited economy, Nigerians should support him and also support themselves,” he stated.
