DAMISI OJO, Akure
The sorry state of some Federal and State roads in the Akoko area of Ondo State presently have become a source of concern as many Motorists and travelers were stranded over the weekend.
Roads, particularly that of Ikare-Ogbagi-Irun-Akoko to Ado Ekiti road, Ikare-Arigidi-Imo-Ikaram Akoko road and Kabba-Auga-Isua-Ifira-Idoani are now in deplorable conditions.
The erstwhile administration of former Governor Olusegun Mimiko flagged off and started the construction of Ikare-Arigidi-Imo-Ikaram Akoko but it was later abandoned to date, despite repeated protests by residents and travellers on the route.
While deliberating on the bad situation of Ikare-Ogbagi-Irun-Akoko during last Thursday’s plenary session in Akure, presided over by the Speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Olamide Oladiji, the state assembly, urged the federal government to intervene on the bad roads in the interest of the road users
On matters of urgent public importance, the Lawmakers expressed displeasure over the deplorable conditions of the Ikare/Ogbagi/Irun Akoko/Ado Ekiti roads in Akoko Area of the State.
The House Majority leader, Hon.Olatunji Oshati, described the poor condition of the road as a serious threat to lives and property.
Besides, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Gbegudu Ololade noted that if the roads are not urgently fixed, it may affect the economic growth of the State as a whole.
He sympathized with the road users, urging relevant authorities to respond quickly to the plight of the road users.
In his contribution, the lawmaker representing Akoko North West 2, Hon. (Barr) Afe Felix, expressed concern over the terrible condition of the roads, saying the roads had long been abandoned.
The Assembly consequently appealed to the Minister of Works, David Umahi and the Director General of Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FEMA) to urgently attend to the roads.
The House directed the House Committee on Works and Infrastructure to liaise with FERMA and report back to the House within a stipulated time.
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