Kunle Adelabu
-As community calls on state, lawmakers for intervention
The Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omooba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has declared that the collapsed Lajo bridge and the deteriorating state of the road that links the community to Igbo Agbowa, Adegbose and Olu – Odo communities, need urgent attention.
Aroyewun made the declaration during his visit to the community to assess the condition of the road and bridge that finally collapsed some weeks back when heavy rainfall caused serious flash flood across Lagos with Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA being one of the most affected areas.
Community leaders and stakeholders present narrated the daily challenges residents face, while they appealed for swift intervention to ease movement, boost trade, and safeguard lives.
Speaking during the inspection of the strategic route, the council boss expressed deep concern over the infrastructure’s condition, noting that the state of the bridge has become a matter of urgency given its central role in enabling economic and social activities.
He emphasised that the on-the-spot assessment was necessary to guide appropriate and immediate intervention.
Aroyewun assured residents that their concerns have been duly noted, and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising critical infrastructure projects across the LCDA.
Meanwhile, the Chairman, Lajo Community Development Association, Mr Ayo Ajayi, commended the chairman for the visit and his assurance for intervention.
“The chairman came to our community yesterday to inspect the damaged road and our efforts in fixing it. The road is a very strategic one that was created by the community through self – help and we have been maintaining it.
“He saw the extent of the damage and pledged the council’s support and also advised us on what to further do”, the CDA Chairman said.
The community leader also appealed to the state government and federal lawmakers in Ikorodu to come to the aid of the community.
“Due to the council’s situation at the moment, we are also appealing to the state government under the leadership of Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, our dear Senator Tokunbo Abiru and the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, to assist us with the road and possibly link it with the Olu – Odo/Adegbose road which is being constructed”, he appealed.
In the Chairman’s entourage were Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Mr Wasiu Olowu, Council Leader and Councillor representing Ward C1, Hon. Princess Basirat Adetutu Banjoko, and Comrade Kazeem Ogunuyiwa among others.
