Lagos community residents seek repair for long-neglected road

Summary

Residents of Olaoluwa Community Development Association in Lagos say their road has been left in poor condition for decades and is now disrupting movement, business and access to schools and hospitals.

Highlights

• Residents said the road becomes impassable when it rains, forcing commuters to trek from the nearest bus stop.
• They said commercial motorcycles and tricycles can no longer access the area.
• Community chairman Moses Adeola said residents have made repeated appeals to authorities over more than 30 years, including letters, videos and radio appeals.
• Adeola said the road links several communities and has caused accidents during trips to the hospital.
• Residents also said schoolchildren struggle to get to school during rainfall.