Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has urged the Akwa Ibom State Government to urgently address worsening road conditions and poor sanitation across Uyo and other parts of the state, amid growing public frustration over unfulfilled promises to fix potholes.

The call formed part of a communique reached at the State Congress of the NUJ held on 11 December at the NUJ Press Centre, Uyo.

In the communique, the congress drew attention to "the poor sanitary condition of Ukana Offot Street in Uyo and the deplorable state of internal roads within the capital city," urging the government to fulfil its commitment to seal the increasing number of potholes and ensure a "clean, healthy, and motorable ...