Residents Urge Adeleke To Fix Potholes In Osogbo Roads

The residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital have called on the State Government to immediately fix the dilapidated roads scattered around the town.

It was observed that the road linking most communities in Osogbo has long been burdened with many dilapidated roads.

The National Productivity Centre (Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment) Osun State Office, NUJ Press Centre Road, Technical College along Iwo-Ibadan road axis, Dada Estate Road, Capital Hotel area, Ogo-Oluwa Road, Orisunmbare Road, Kola Balogun axis, Sabo road, and others are the major roads begging for rehabilitation.

Others are the road leading to Okefia and Osun House Assembly and links to the Governor's Office.

Most traders who display their wares around the area said the government has not been concerned about the state of the roads.

An Engineer, David Johnson, said the condition of the road has not improved, it has always had potholes.

A commercial motorcyclist, Ismalia Ariyo, also lamented about the bad road, which according to him is having an adverse effect on residents.

"The deteriorating state of the roads has made us hike our fare but some people will insist on not paying, yet most of what we earn is used to repair and maintain our machines.”

A resident, Babalola Raphael, narrated how the potholes in different parts of the city damaged his vehicle, which culminated in draining his finances.

“It is terrible. My tyres are bad, and my car is always in a mess because of the terrible roads. When I drive, I always drive by the edge, highly disturbed,” he said.

Minibus drivers on the other hand say their savings go to the mechanic to repair what has been damaged by potholes on the roads.

Another resident of Ogo-Oluwa area, Ololade Adetunji, called on the state government to fix these roads for a conducive environment.

Commenting on this Special Adviser On media to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Seyi Adeniyi explained that the fixing of the portholes across the State capital, Osogbo have been approved by the State Government.

"The work has started from Abeere axis and it will touch every part of the communities.”