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Ogun Communities Decry Abandoned Road Construction
Residents of Atan and Lusada communities in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are expressing their discontent over the sluggish progress of road reconstruction initiated by the state government. They highlight the adverse impact of the unfinished construction, emphasizing the hardship it has imposed on them.
In conversations with PUNCH Online on Sunday, the residents highlighted how the poor state of the road has disrupted their daily movements, affected their health, and taken a toll on their businesses. The road connects Ogun and Lagos State via the Agbara Industrial Area route and is home to one of the state-owned tertiary institutions.
Adekunle Kabir, a resident, deplored the neglect of the road, expressing frustration with the government’s seemingly indifferent attitude toward the community’s plight. He remarked, “Every day on this road is like going through hell. All roads leading to our area are bad. From Sango to Agbara to Owode, the roads are not good at all.”
A commercial motorcyclist known as Rahman, operating in the Atan to Lusada areas, emphasized the negative impact of the road on his health and the rapid wear and tear of his motorcycle. He described the road conditions as filled with potholes and mud, causing body pains after work.
Iya Ibeji, a trader in the Lusada community, highlighted the adverse effects of the road on business activities. She urged the government to accelerate the completion of the road, emphasizing its potential to boost commerce and generate revenue for the state.
Efforts to obtain a response from the state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, were unsuccessful as he did not respond to messages and calls at the time of filing this report.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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