By Niyi Arogbo
Omotosho Road is in despair. This road connects parts of Ikale, including people from Ikoya, Ilutitun, Igbotako, Iju-Odo, Iju-Oke, and many villages in Okitipupa Constituency 1 to the Lagos-Ore-Benin Expressway.
Travelers cannot avoid this route when coming from Lagos to the towns and villages mentioned, as it is the only road that connects these places. The second route, Akinfosile Road, is also in disrepair. It is disheartening that these two roads have deteriorated, and it seems there is no immediate solution in sight.
These are the roads that our parents used to travel to their farms, bringing food home and boosting trade to strengthen the economy of Ikale land. However, today, both roads have fallen into a state of disrepair beyond our expectations.
Omotosho Road and Akinfosile Road lead to the Fortune University of our esteemed Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, who is undoubtedly aware of the dire condition of this road. The deterioration has led to increased insecurity in the area, with armed robbers using the roads to carry out their atrocities against travelers.
The Omotosho/Akinfosile Road has become a death trap for motorists, and the legacy of Pa Akinfosile and Dr. Olusegun Agagu is gradually fading into obscurity. These roads lead to the hometowns of prominent politicians in Igbotako, Iju-Odo, Ilutitun, Ikoya, and many influential sons and daughters of this region.
Let us remember that President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of Fortune University and awarded a license to the institution. Yet, the only road connecting this invaluable university, owned by Jimoh Ibrahim, to the Lagos-Ore-Benin Expressway is in poor condition.
We are calling on Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and all political leaders in this area to urgently address the state of this road and restore it for the benefit of our people in Okitipupa Constituency 1 and its surroundings.
I also take this opportunity to appeal to our dear brother, son, and honorable representative, Hon. Chris Ayebusiwa, to kindly inform the governor that the Omotosho/Akinfosile Road urgently needs proper attention.
As I stated at the beginning of this write-up, this is not a political matter but a clarion call for our political leaders and the sons and daughters of Ikale to prioritize the rehabilitation of these roads. Let us work together to improve our community, end insecurity on these routes, and provide a safe passage for travelers and farmers who rely on these historical roads.
Niyi Arogbo writes from Ilutitun Osooro, Constituency 1, Okitipupa Local Government, Ondo State.
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