The Olujumu of Ijumu Kingdom and Chairman Ijumu Local Government Traditional Council in Kogi State, Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni has appealed to the Federal Government to immediately rehabilitate the bad portions of Ayetoro Gbede and Kabba-Iyamoye-Omuo Ekiti road which is currently in a dilapidated condition.
Oba Ayeni told newsmen on Saturday that the with more rains, the roads might soon become unpassable as it might be cut off if urgent and quick steps are not taken.
According to him, the vehicular movement will soon come to a standstill, saying the Iyamoye axis of the road which links the South West with the North is in a deplorable condition.
“As I am talking to you now, Iyamoye and Ayetoro Gbede roads might soon be blocked and our people as well as travellers are already stranded.” he noted.
According to him, the Local Government is a transit community linking Kogi State to South West and the North, saying if urgent steps are not taken, the development will affect the economic lives of the people.
“Ijumu is a transit community that links the South West to the North. The road from Ekiti to Kogi is bad, that of Ondo State to Kogi is also bad.”
He called on the Federal Government to provide permanent solution and come to the aid of the people to restore free vehicular movement in the affected roads.
Oba Ayeni added that despite efforts made by the community and Local Government authority, the situation has deteriorated beyond control.
