Residents of Pakuro and Ajumoni communities in Ogun State have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to address the deteriorating roads in their areas. The community leaders lamented the poor state of the roads, which they said were affecting their ability to transport farm produce to cities.
The Chairman of the Pakuro Community Development Committee, Olusegun Omolosho, said:
“We are appealing to the government to fix the road in our area. Despite its economic importance, our road, which connects towns and villages that have existed since 1843, has never been properly maintained.
“Several government agents, including those from the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Mining, are collecting money from residents without providing any benefits. We urge the government to take action and fix the road, including drainage to prevent erosion, and to improve the lives of the people in our community.”
The Chairman of the Ajumoni area CDC, Jimoh Owolabi, also stated:
“Some government officials, like those from the local government, are collecting revenue from our road, but we are calling on them to come and help us fix it.
“We are tired of taking palliative measures, spending a lot of money every year – at least N10m, which we raise within the community through taxes and contributions from shareholders, business owners, and those with filling stations, cement shops, schools, and other businesses along the road.
“Despite our efforts, the road is still deteriorating due to the heavy traffic of tippers collecting sand and resources.”
The communities have sent several letters to the House of Assembly, including one last year copied to the governor, but no action has been taken. The Commissioner for Works did not respond to calls and WhatsApp text messages as of the time of filing this report.
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