Lagos community decries abandoned drainage project, bad roads

Resident of Ifedola Estate in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have complained about the slow progress of a drainage project that began over three years ago. The delay in completion has worsened road conditions, making it difficult for residents to move, especially during rainy seasons. Kenny Bamgbose, a resident, stated that the government should expedite the project to avoid further disruption to students, who are particularly affected when it rains.

He urged the authorities to monitor the contractor closely to ensure the project is completed to a high standard. The Chairman of the Ifedola Meiran Community Development Area, Oluwaseyi Ogunbo, revealed that the initial contractor had made good progress before the project was handed over to another contractor. The current contractor, however, has left heaps of laterite and sand on roads, causing difficulties for motorists.

Despite some resumption in work, residents express dissatisfaction with the quality of the contractors' work and the lack of restoration of slabs removed from their houses.