By Fadila Sunmola
Residents along the Joe-Joe to K-Farm Second Gate axis of Obawole have called on the Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, Prince Usman Hamzat, to urgently resume and complete the rehabilitation of their long-neglected road.
Speaking with Fadilat Sunmola, Mrs. Abimbola, a resident, commended the chairman for initiating the long-awaited repairs but expressed frustration over the sudden halt.
“We were very happy when the work started because this road has suffered for years,” she said. “But we have not seen the contractor or his workers for the past few weeks.
Another resident, Mr Wale Iyada, lamented the hardship caused by the stalled project.
“This road is affecting our businesses and our movement every day,” he stated. “Our cars are getting damaged, and people struggle to pass. We don’t know why work suddenly stopped, the contractor left over a month ago. No machine, no worker, nothing”.
Also speaking, Baba Ogunde appealed to authorities to urgently intervene before the rainy season worsens the situation.
“The government has started this good work, they should please help us finish it,” he said. “Rainy season is coming, and if this road remains like this, it will be terrible for the whole community.”
The residents urged the local government chairman to investigate the cause of the delay and ensure the project is completed promptly, noting that the abandoned state of the road continues to disrupt their daily and economic activities.
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