ABEOKUTA– The Ajebo Road Housing Estate, Kemta, in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital has called on the state government to intervene on the safety of its roads for pedestrians.
This call became imperative after the traffic loss of Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa, who fell victim to a reckless hit-and-run driver on Prof Wole Soyinka Road within Kemta – Somorin road, in Abeokuta.
The chairman, Ajebo Road Housing Estate CDA, Dr Ayo Ajasa stated that the incessant and avoidable accidents has once again exposed the dire need for immediate government intervention to prevent further tragedies on the road.
“It is disheartening that despite repeated appeals to the Ogun State Government and relevant agencies, no concrete action has been taken to install speed breakers and other necessary safety measures on this road.
“The government did not hesitate in installing speed bumps on the Ilugun end of the Road, but ignored our persistent requests to safeguard lives in Ajebo Road Housing Estate”, he said
He therefore called on the government to as a matter of urgency, Install speed breakers along Prof Wole Soyinka Road without further delay, install Lorry barriers, and make clear traffic signage available to caution motorists against reckless driving.
While enforcing stricter laws to curb excessive speeding within the estate, Dr Ajasa said it is unfortunate that a community of law-abiding citizens must suffer repeated accidents, near-fatal encounters, and now the loss of an esteemed professor, simply due to government inaction.
Prof. Ademuyiwa was hit by a reckless driver on Sunday, February 16, 2025, just as another accident occurred within 24 hours of this tragic incident, proving that this road remains a death trap.
“However, we hold the government accountable and call on the Governor of Ogun State to intervene immediately before more lives are lost.
“We also appeal to the media, civil society organizations, and well-meaning Nigerians to amplify this call for justice and safer roads in our community”, he added
