Magboro residents neglected as Ogun communities decry bad roads, poor health centres, and lack of schools, urging urgent government intervention
Magboro residents neglected for years are voicing frustration as four communities in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area battle poor roads, floods, and lack of basic amenities.
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Ilupeju, Oke-Afa, Kajola, and Olowofela communities have accused successive Ogun State governments of abandonment despite repeated promises.
Residents say the roads are nearly impassable, especially during the rainy season when floods submerge paths and cripple local businesses.
Nancy, a hairdresser, described how the poor condition of the roads has drained her business. “Sometimes, we even use canoes to get to our destinations,”
she lamented. Another resident, Damola, warned that the roads have become dangerous for both motorists and pedestrians, often forcing people to run off the road to avoid accidents.
A sachet water factory owner, AY, said community-funded repairs fail each rainy season. “I’ve lived here for over 15 years, and every government promises but never delivers,” he said.
Community leaders echoed the sense of neglect. Chief Mufutau Sanni, Baale of Okeafa for 55 years, said only former governor Olusegun Osoba provided amenities like a transformer and health centre.
He accused subsequent administrations — from Gbenga Daniel to Dapo Abiodun — of abandoning the area.
Supporting this view, Bashorun Chief Razaq Fatai described the situation as “deliberate neglect,” while Aare Jelili Omotedo lamented that children trek long distances daily to Magboro and Ibafo due to the absence of schools. “We’ve written petitions and letters, but no one has responded,” he added.
Efforts to reach the local government chairman proved unsuccessful. However, Ogun State Commissioner for Works, D.A. Akinsanya, insisted that construction was ongoing in some areas, noting, “We can’t do everything.”
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For residents of Magboro, the power of their appeal is rooted in decades of frustration — a demand not for luxury, but for roads, schools, and health facilities that make life liveable.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
