Ogun community urges authorities to address lack of basic amenities
Residents and leaders of Gaun Community in Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, have raised concerns over the absence of essential facilities. They highlighted the lack of a well-equipped school, a hospital, and proper roads. Community members say their appeals to local and state authorities have gone unanswered. They are calling for urgent government intervention to improve living conditions.
What happened
- Residents report that Gaun Community lacks a hospital, good roads, and adequate schools, affecting daily life.
- Ebenezer Adekunle, the youth leader, said the only primary school in the area was built in 1950 and lacks qualified teachers.
- Community members have attempted to build a secondary school, but it remains incomplete and unrecognized by local authorities.
- Ismaila Adewunmi noted that residents travel long distances for healthcare and that poor roads hinder transportation and business.
- Another resident, Iyabo, expressed concerns about insecurity, stating that the absence of a security post has led to increased criminal activity around the community school.
