Idimu Residents Protest Road Project Delays and Extortion

Residents and business owners along Ogunrombi Street in the Idimu area of Lagos State have expressed frustration over the slow pace of a road rehabilitation project awarded by the Lagos State Government. The project, which involves resurfacing the road from Ogunrombi Street to Orisunmbare, was scheduled for completion within 12 months but remains largely unfinished since work began in July 2025.

Residents reported that the contractors have only scraped the road surface and constructed drainage channels. They accused construction workers of blocking the road and extorting motorists for passage.

One resident claimed that workers had obstructed traffic with equipment and demanded money from motorists, turning the roadblock into a tollgate. Another resident, Tunde Filani, recounted that workers had used a caterpillar to block the road for a week, causing significant disruption.

A commercial motorcycle rider also reported paying N10,000 weekly for access due to the obstructions. The community is concerned about the ongoing delays and the lack of hope for timely project completion.