Residents of Ijere, Pakuro, Magbon, and several other communities in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have voiced their frustration over the appalling state of the roads connecting their communities.
Despite their efforts to maintain the roads through contributions and tolls, the condition has continued to deteriorate, causing significant challenges for over nine years.
Jimoh Owolabi, Chairman of the Community Development Committee, stated that the residents contribute millions annually to repair the roads, but their efforts have not yielded the desired results. He emphasized the urgent need for government assistance to address the infrastructure deficit.
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Moruf Sanyaolu, an elder in the community, attributed the community’s struggles to the lack of government intervention. He highlighted the adverse effects of the poor road conditions, including increased isolation and economic hardship for residents.
Meanwhile, residents of Ogunrun area in Mowe also lamented the deplorable state of their road and the imposition of tolls by various groups, which they described as extortion. They called on the state government to intervene and repair the road to alleviate their plight.
Efforts to reach the state Commissioner of Works, Ade Akinsanya, and the Chairman of Obafemi-Owode Local Government, Ogunsola Adesina, for comments were unsuccessful at the time of this report.
