Complete Mowe-Ofada road, motorists, residents beg Ogun gov

Motorists, commuters and residents have appealed to the Ogun State Government to urgently complete the second section of the Mowe-Ofada Road to ease transportation difficulties and improve road safety.

The road users made the appeal in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday, acknowledging the reconstruction of the first section but urging the government to extend the work to the remaining stretch.

They said the uncompleted section had become a major concern, causing prolonged delays, frequent vehicle breakdowns and increased transportation costs for residents, workers and business owners.

A commercial driver, Johnson Fadeyi, said the deteriorating condition of the road had reduced the number of trips he made daily while increasing vehicle maintenance costs

We face serious problems on this section of the road, especially when it rains. I want to appeal to the state governor to urgently find a lasting solution to the road,” he said.

A commuter, Bimpe Olaitan, said the poor state of the road subjected passengers to unnecessary hardship, particularly during peak hours and the rainy season.

A transporter, Kadiri Bala, noted that the damaged section slowed the movement of goods and services, affecting businesses operating in Mowe, Ofada and neighbouring communities.

Bala appealed to the state government to treat the project as a priority, saying completion of the road would boost economic activities and improve connectivity across the axis.

Similarly, a resident, Pastor Sunday Famuyiwa, called on relevant agencies to intensify palliative measures on the failed portions pending full reconstruction.

Famuyiwa expressed confidence in the administration’s commitment to infrastructure development but appealed for swift intervention to complete the entire road project.

“Timely completion of the second section will enhance transportation, promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for thousands of residents using the corridor daily,” he said. NAN