04/04/2026
Forgotten for 50 Years: A Community’s Cry for Survival in the Nation’s Capital
By Abraham Barau Mamman
In the heart of Gwagwalada Area Council lies Dadabiyi, a community defined not by progress, but by decades of neglect. For over 50 years, residents have lived without clean water, electricity, functional healthcare, or accessible roads. The abandoned 23-kilometre Dobi–Dadabiyi road stands as a symbol of broken promises, cutting people off from hospitals, markets, and opportunities.
Despite its strategic importance, Dadabiyi remains overlooked. Its people vote in every election, holding onto hope, yet receive nothing in return—no representation, no development, no voice.
This is not just neglect; it is a question of humanity. Are these citizens not entitled to life, dignity, and basic rights as indigenous people of the FCT?
This is a direct appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike: intervene now. Save lives. Restore hope. Construction has come to a standstill, and the road remains in terrible condition.
During the dry season, dust fills the air and makes movement uncomfortable and unsafe. When it rains, the muddy road becomes almost impassable, preventing vehicles from moving at all. The bridge project has been abandoned halfway, worsening the situation.
As a result, transporting farm produce to the market has become extremely difficult, leading to delays, losses, and increased hardship for the people. This situation is affecting daily life, limiting access to essential services, and slowing down economic activities in the community. Urgent attention is needed to complete these projects and restore safe and reliable transportation.