Ondo residents urge governor to restart stalled community projects
Residents of Yaba Community in Odode Idanre have appealed to Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, to revive several abandoned projects in their area. The residents, represented by community leaders, highlighted that the projects were initially launched with high expectations but later halted due to contractor disputes. They expressed disappointment over the stalled development and the negative impact on their livelihoods. The governor’s aide, Allen Sowore, assured the community that their concerns would be addressed.
What we know
- Residents petitioned Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene in the revival of abandoned projects in Yaba Community.
- The projects include the World Bank/Ondo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, Odode–Bajare Road, Ojota-Ala Road, and the World Bank Market at Yaba/Ojotu.
- The projects were flagged off by the governor himself in 2024 but were abandoned after disputes over contractors.
- Community leaders stated that the Bajare Road project was flagged off on August 15, 2024, and full construction of the market was scheduled to commence in February 2024.
- Allen Sowore, the governor’s Special Adviser, promised that the complaint would be brought to the governor’s attention and assured that no project would be left abandoned.
