…commend FG on recognition of Ogoni icons, progress on infrastructure
By Gloria Ikibah
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Khana/Gokana in Rivers State, Rep. Dumnamene Deekor, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the Federal Ministry of Works implements the original blueprint of the East-West Road—especially in the stretch that traverses Ogoniland. 
Speaking with reporters at the National Assembly on Monday, the lawmaker welcomed the renewed focus on the long-overdue reconstruction of the highway. He described the administration’s attention to the project as timely and commendable.
However, Deekor expressed concern over apparent deviations from the approved plan, noting the possible omission of three strategic flyovers initially included to ease traffic flow through the region. He warned that bypassing these critical elements could undercut the road’s long-term utility and worsen congestion across the corridor.
He also lauded the recent posthumous honours accorded to fallen Ogoni heroes and the move toward establishing a university in the area, describing both as significant steps toward acknowledging the sacrifices and aspirations of the Ogoni people.
