Residents Lament Slow Progress Of Road Construction In Ogun Community

Residents and traders along the Imedu-Olori Road in Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have expressed concern over the slow pace of the ongoing road construction, saying the situation has disrupted transportation, businesses and daily activities.

The road project, facilitated by the Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, commenced about a month ago. Although construction materials and equipment remain on site, residents said work has progressed slowly, with no visible construction activity in recent days.

A visit to the area showed that motorcyclists struggled to navigate the road, while passengers were forced to disembark at several points to avoid accidents caused by the poor condition of the route.

Residents said the road becomes almost impassable whenever it rains, making movement difficult and discouraging customers from visiting businesses along the corridor.

A trader, identified as Mummy Joy, said the pace of work had raised concerns about the project’s completion timeline.

She noted that heavy rainfall recently made the road inaccessible, forcing pedestrians to rely on narrow footpaths. According to her, the current progress suggests the project may not be completed before the end of the year.

Another resident, Soyombo Abimbola, said students are often compelled to wear slippers instead of school shoes during the rainy season because of the muddy condition of the road.

A trader, Mummy Victor, alleged that work was recently disrupted following a disagreement among construction workers, claiming the incident led to police intervention. However, the allegation has not been independently verified.

Responding to the complaints, the spokesperson to Senator Adeola, Kayode Odunaro, said construction projects require time and are executed according to established timelines and available funding.

He stressed that the senator only facilitated the project and does not directly supervise its execution, urging residents not to conclude that the road had been abandoned.

Odunaro maintained that the project remained ongoing and that the pace of work should be viewed within the broader context of construction planning and funding.