Indigenes of Enugu State have raised serious concerns over the substandard construction of newly built smart schools and Type-2 health centres across their communities. Recent heavy rains have exposed the shoddy workmanship, with strong winds ripping off roofs and windows, leaving the structures badly damaged and unfit for use. Residents, particularly in areas like Umunko in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area and Obimo in Nsukka Local Government Area, have expressed deep disappointment, describing the buildings as hazards rather than assets meant to serve the public.

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Many citizens who had high hopes for these flagship projects under Governor Peter Mbah’s administration now lament the apparent lack of quality control and oversight during construction.

They argue that public funds appear to have been compromised, resulting in weak structures that cannot withstand even ordinary seasonal rains. Parents worry about the safety of their children in the affected smart schools, while community members fear for patients and health workers in the damaged health centres. The situation has triggered widespread calls for urgent intervention to prevent potential loss of lives or further waste of resources.

In response to the unfolding crisis, affected indigenes are demanding immediate structural integrity assessments on all newly constructed smart schools and Type-2 health centres across the state. They also seek full accountability from the Governor Peter Mbah-led administration, urging transparent investigations into the quality of work delivered by contractors.

Residents insist that defective projects must be rectified promptly and that those responsible for any compromises be held to account, emphasizing that the safety of children, teachers, and patients must remain paramount.