Residents of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State have raised concerns over an abandoned dumpsite along Sholu-Kajola Road, describing it as a health hazard and a major source of discomfort for communities in the area.
The residents, who spoke with PUNCH Metro in separate interviews on Thursday, said the dumpsite had also worsened the condition of the only road linking the expressway to more than 80 communities and villages.
The communities blamed the situation on activities at the nearby Oja Agbe (Farmers’ Market) , located opposite Akukoku Market.
A businessman and an indigene of one of the affected communities, Olatunde Badru, said the dumpsite had almost taken over the road, making movement difficult for residents.
“That dumpsite is less than a minute from the expressway, and it has almost blocked the road completely. It is the major road leading to Sholu Road, Kajola Activity Village and several other communities,” he said.
