ENUGU — Residents and community stakeholders in Enugu renewed calls for improved street lighting as attention focused on the need to make roads and neighbourhoods safer after dark. The concerns highlighted the importance of functional public infrastructure to security, mobility and the daily activities of residents across the city. Community representatives said poorly lit roads and streets could create difficulties for motorists, pedestrians and businesses operating in the evening. They urged authorities to pay greater attention to areas where street lights were not functioning or where lighting infrastructure was inadequate. Residents maintained that better lighting would make it easier for people to move around safely and could discourage activities that depended on poorly illuminated areas. Stakeholders also called for regular maintenance of existing street lights. They said installing new facilities would have limited impact if damaged equipment was not repaired promptly or if lighting systems were not properly maintained. They encouraged relevant authorities to establish effective monitoring arrangements for identifying faults and restoring affected lights. The issue was also linked to wider concerns about neighbourhood security. Community leaders said adequate lighting could complement the work of security agencies by improving visibility on roads and in public spaces. They maintained that residents were more likely to feel secure when streets, junctions and other public areas were properly illuminated. Transport users similarly welcomed attention to street lighting, particularly along roads used heavily by commuters. Drivers and pedestrians said adequate lighting could improve visibility and reduce the difficulties associated with travelling at night. They called for attention to major roads as well as streets connecting residential areas to commercial centres. Stakeholders further urged residents to cooperate with authorities by reporting damaged or non-functioning street lights. They said prompt reporting could help maintenance teams identify problems and respond more quickly. Community leaders also encouraged residents to protect public infrastructure and discourage vandalism of street-lighting equipment. The calls for improvement came as residents continued to seek better urban infrastructure in Enugu. Stakeholders maintained that street lighting should be considered an essential component of city development rather than an occasional project. They said effective lighting could contribute to safer communities, improved mobility and a more active evening economy. The discussions also highlighted the need for proper planning when expanding urban lighting systems. Stakeholders said authorities should identify areas with the greatest needs and ensure that new installations were supported by reliable power and maintenance arrangements. They urged officials to monitor completed projects to ensure that facilities remained operational. Residents said visible improvements would strengthen confidence in public infrastructure projects and encourage greater cooperation between communities and government agencies. They maintained that the benefits of improved lighting would extend beyond security to include transportation, commerce and general quality of life. As attention remained focused on the condition of street lighting, stakeholders in Enugu called for practical action and sustained maintenance. They said an effective urban lighting programme would require proper planning, reliable infrastructure, regular repairs and community participation to ensure that streets and public spaces remained adequately illuminated.