Wale Jagun
Residents of Imota Local Council Development Area have expressed relief and appreciation following the commencement of rehabilitation exercise on major roads within the council by its Chairman, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele.
According to the council authorities, the exercise is aimed at improving road conditions, enhancing safety, and ensuring smoother vehicular movement across the community. The intervention is also part of the council administration’s ongoing efforts to address critical infrastructure challenges and improve the living conditions of the people.
The road rehabilitation initiative commenced a few days ago at the Imota Roundabout along Ayayo Road, a major route used daily by motorists, commercial transport operators, and residents.
Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing exercise, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele said the exercise became necessary due to the growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of several roads within the LCDA. He noted that the project would help minimise vehicular damage and lower the risk of road accidents caused by potholes.
The chairman explained that road infrastructure remains a key component of his administration’s developmental agenda under the “Hi-SEE” transformation programme. According to him, the council is committed to implementing projects that directly impact the welfare of residents and promote socio-economic development.
While stating that the exercise is intended as an immediate intervention as the council continues to explore sustainable and long-term solutions to road infrastructure challenges, he also assured residents that additional roads across the LCDA would be attended to in phases, based on available resources and identified priorities.
Residents and commercial motorists operating within Imota LCDA, welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely response to a challenge that had persisted for several months. Many noted that the poor state of some roads had resulted in frequent vehicle breakdowns, increased transportation costs, and avoidable traffic congestion.
