The Oyo State Government has warned residents to desist from dumping refuse in the waterways, saying that dumping refuse in the waterways damages major roads.
The Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Ogunlade Soladoye gave the caution today while on inspection of roads along Ibadan metropolis with a team of engineers and management members of the agency.
Ogunlade stated that the tour was necessitated because of various complaints about potholes on various roads from residents on the radio stations and the Oyo State Government Feedback on social media platforms.
Ogunlade pointed out that the government has invested huge funds in road projects and for the road to last, proper maintenance must be in place from the government and residents, who are the major beneficiaries of the projects.
He promised that the agency, under his supervision, would adhere strictly to the present government’s policy of ‘Operation Zero Tolerance for Potholes’ across the state, adding that rehabilitation would commence in due course.
OYSROMA boss commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration for embarking on what he called legacy projects, such as massive road construction and rehabilitation, which he said has placed Oyo State on the global map.
“When roads are constructed and become motorable, investors would be willing to invest in the State’s economy, thereby creating job opportunities for the teeming youths in the State and this agency, under my supervision, will adhere strictly to the present government’s policy of ‘Operation Zero Tolerance for Potholes’ across the State, adding that rehabilitation would commence in due course”, he stated.
Among the roads inspected are Liberty road, Molete – Challenge road, Mobil, Oluyole and Apata roads.
