Ogun communities urge urgent repair of Ijoko-Oyero-Lisa road
Thousands of residents from over 40 communities in Ogun State have appealed to Bola Tinubu for the reconstruction of the Ijoko-Oyero-Lisa road. The road, which connects several communities and the Lisa Memorial Arcade, has deteriorated, causing hardship for motorists, businesses, and residents. Community leaders and monarchs emphasized that their peaceful walk was not a protest but a call for urgent government intervention. They believe that rehabilitating the road would stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life for the area’s residents.
What happened
- More than 40 communities organized a peaceful walk to highlight the poor state of the Ijoko-Oyero-Lisa road.
- The road links several communities and the Lisa Memorial Arcade, a site of national significance.
- Oba Nojeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi and High Chief Akeem Kolawole joined calls for the road’s rehabilitation, stressing its importance for development.
- Community spokespersons, including Sobogun Olakunle, Yisau Olaniyi, and Alli Daud, said improved access would boost commerce and attract investment.
- Residents urged the Federal and Ogun State governments to prioritize the road as strategic infrastructure to reconnect communities and unlock economic potential.
