The Kwara South Youth Congress (KSYC) has ramped up its efforts to communicate with Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, about the pressing issues related to infrastructure that continue to affect communities across the state. In a comprehensive press statement delivered to journalists in Ilorin, the organization underscored the urgent need for improvements in public amenities and facilities in Oke Ero and Ekiti local government areas respectively.
The Publicity Secretary of KSYC, Adejare Bashir, highlighted several areas of concern, particularly focusing on the deteriorating infrastructure in communities across the two local government. Bashir detailed how poor road conditions, inadequate healthcare facilities, and insufficient educational resources are severely impacting the quality of life for residents. The group emphasized the necessity for the state government to prioritize these issues in its upcoming development plans to ensure the welfare and progress of the local communities.
According to Bashir ” the roads in the Ilofa, the headquarters of Oke Ero LG is in dire needs, particularly the major roads which connects Ilofa to Odo-owa town which is now a shadow of itself, its a sad experience for resident of this communities, we are appealing to Kwara State governor, mallam Abdulrasaq Abdulrahman to consider uplifting this roads for viability.
Bashir highlighted that Kajola, which is interconnected with the community of Odo-Owa, is facing a significant lack of basic amenities, particularly in healthcare. The primary health center (PHC) in Odo-Owa, which serves the surrounding communities, is deteriorating and nearing a state of disrepair. The Kwara State Government is encouraged to take action to upgrade and revitalize this essential facility to better serve the residents in these areas.
The Idofins region, which includes the towns of Idofin-Odo Ashe, Idofin-Odo Aga, and Idofin-Ayekale, is facing significant challenges due to the absence of basic amenities and governmental support. These three major communities in the area are struggling without any government presence, leaving them reliant solely on the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), which is severely lacking in both qualified staff and essential medical equipment. It is disheartening to note that many schools in these communities are non-operational, primarily due to a shortage of qualified teachers and adequate classroom facilities. The situation calls for urgent attention, and we are appealing to the state government to extend the benefits of good governance to this region, ensuring that the residents receive the services and support they desperately need.
In a similar plea for assistance, Bashir’s KYSC is advocating for governmental intervention in communities such as Osi, Araromi amd others, considering the presence of Kwasu campus in n the area. The reality for many towns within this local government area is grim, as the majority lack access to clean drinking water, adequate road infrastructure, and reliable public schools. The community members are grappling with the everyday challenges of these deficiencies, which hinder their quality of life. Bashir expressed a heartfelt hope that the state government will heed the voices and struggles of the residents, as it is crucial for their wellbeing and development. He concluded with an earnest appeal for the government to recognize and address the urgent needs of these underserved communities,Bashir concluded.
In what has now become an alarming and distressing reality, the safety of lives and properties within our local government area is increasingly compromised. Over the past month alone, there have been more than 15 reported cases of kidnapping along the Obbo Ayegunle-Osi expressway. The residents of Kwara South are living in a state of palpable fear and apprehension. While we recognize that security challenges are a nationwide concern, Kwara has long been celebrated as a state of harmony and peace.
It is imperative for the government to take robust actions to ensure the protection of its citizens, as these kidnappers seem to be integrating themselves into our communities. We earnestly urge the state government and various security agencies to act decisively in ridding our lands of these criminals.
In a particularly troubling incident that occurred on Sunday, another woman in her 40s, along with her two children, was reported missing in the Ekiti Local Government area. This heinous act of violence and wickedness must come to an end.
We are pleading on behalf of our community for enhanced measures and a renewed commitment to safeguarding our lives and properties. It is essential for the government to provide us with assurances of safety in both Kwara South and the wider Kwara State. The time for action is now; our collective peace of mind depends on it.
