Residents of the Aseese Community in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State has called on Federal government to construct a pedestrian bridge across the Aseese bus stop along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The residents pointed out the dangers faced by them, most especially workers and students, who cross the expressway daily to access basic necessities.
They implored also the government intervention to stop the increasing death of pedestrians caused by accidents on the dual carriageway.
They made their request known through a letter signed by the Chairman of the community, Lawrence Oyelakin and the General Secretary, Adebayo Enitan. The letter was addressed to the project supervisor of the Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Project Office, Old Toll Gate, Lagos.
The letter reads partly, “The pedestrian bridge is required for the safety of lives, as the multiple lanes of the newly constructed dual carriageway pose a significant challenge to pedestrian movement.
“The expressway splits the Aseese community in two, with about 10,500 residents living on the right side and roughly 18,000 on the left. The nearest public secondary schools are located in neighbouring towns like Ibafo and Mowe, forcing children as young as 13 to cross the deadly road daily.
“We are tired of carrying dead bodies weekly.
“Our residents live in constant fear, just to get to work, school, or even church.”
In addition, the appeal was supported by all the Community Development Association (CDA) in Aseese, the Baale, youth bodies, market leaders, imams, the Christian Association of Nigeria and ethnic groups.
They also called on the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of works, Dave Umahi to grant their request, adding that the pedestrian bridge is a necessity and not a luxury.
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