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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed grave concern over the deplorable condition of the Ibadan-Gbongan federal road, describing it as a “death trap”.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday that the road linking Oyo, Osun, and Ondo states has become a serious threat to road users.
He warned that continued neglect of the road would heighten risks, especially during the festive period when commuter volume is expected to surge.
The former lawmaker appealed to the Federal Government to intervene urgently and prevent the road’s total collapse.
He said the road is now in such a terrible state that motorists have abandoned one lane of the dual carriageway.
“Every part of the road is almost impassable, and this is causing untold hardship for motorists travelling on it.
“In this festive season, traffic volume on the road will increase and without emergency repairs, motorists might face more hardship and insecurity,” he said.
The APC chieftain noted that the many deep potholes on this vital route linking southwestern states with other regions of the country have rendered it almost impassable.
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“I want to appeal to the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently find a solution and fix this road. Due to the terrible condition of the road, the dual-carriageway has been converted to a single lane.
“This is not good for the safety of road users, especially at this period. A good road network will help the nation to sustain its current economic growth, create jobs, improve economic activities, and enrich the quality of life of the people,” he said.
Oyintiloye, while commending the Federal Government for its Renewed Hope infrastructure development across the country, said urgent intervention is needed on the road for the safety and well-being of Nigerians using it.
Noting that the deteriorating condition of many roads across the country had become a significant strain on the economy, Oyintiloye said the situation was leading to the loss of billions of naira annually in productivity and resources.
“Beyond economic setbacks, the poor state of the road network has claimed countless lives in preventable accidents and exposed travellers to danger of insecurity,” he said.
Oyintiloye said that despite substantial yearly budgets dedicated to road construction and maintenance, the country continues to face a persistent gap in the quality and quantity of its road infrastructure.
He, however, urged the Federal Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and reconstruction of all roads that require urgent attention as the festive period approaches.
