Residents of Idomila community in Ijebu North East Local Government area of Ogun State, on Saturday trooped out to protest the deplorable condition of their road.
The residents said the bad condition of the road has caused immense hardship to them including avoidable accidents and loss of life.
The protesters were armed with placards displaying various messages such as “Bike man, motorists now avoid this road, “Gov. Dapo Abiodun, we appeal to you to fix Idomila road, ” We believe in you, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Fix Idomila road for us, it’s a death trap", among others.
Speaking with newsmen during the protest, Alhaji Kunle Sanni, the Chairman of the Idomila Elders Council said the community which comprises of majorly farmers have had serious challenges conveying their farms produces to the markets.
He added that the about 938 houses located within the community have so far been under siege of erosion, which according to him may further sink the community if no help come their way on time to fix the road.
“We want the Governor to assist in repairing this road for us . Let them check their records, in Idomila we voted wholeheartedly for the emergence of the governor . We have 938 houses in Idomila community , we have about a million people in this community .
“This road is a major road connecting the Army Barracks at Ilese. Infact, we lost one of our elderly person due to this bad road. We are really in pain and with the coming of the rainy season, the road has worsen. We are only begging Gov Dapo Abiodun to come to our rescue".
Also speaking, Mrs. Dahunsi Oderinde, a community member appealed to the state governor, Dapo Abiodun to intervene and repair the road.
She noted that the community had voted overwhelmingly for the governor’s emergence and had high hopes that he would address their long-standing request.
Oderinde said “the road, which connected the community to the Army Barracks at Ilese, has become a death trap, with deep pits and potholes have claimed at least one life in the community while others are being hospitalized.
” We as a community have attempted several palliatives to fill the potholes with bags and broken blocks, spending millions of naira in the process. However, the road remains in a terrible state, hindering access to the market, schools, and other essential amenities. We urge Gov Abiodun to please wipe away tears by fixing this road".
The residents emphasized that the repair of the road will no doubt enhance their well-being and safety and boost the economic activities in the community.
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