Ogun Residents Urge Governor Dapo Abiodun to Halt Land Allocation

Residents of Fere and Oniporogun communities in Orile-Mo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have expressed fears of eviction due to an alleged land allocation to Chinese investors. They have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun for intervention, warning that this move could render hundreds of families homeless and destroy their ancestral heritage.

The residents plan to protest at the disputed site, claiming that bulldozers and security personnel have been deployed to begin operations on land where homes have been developed. Chief Okesola Alani, the Baale of Fere community, stated that residents have been engaging the government since 2017 regarding the need for an extension of the village, but the issue remains unresolved.

He emphasized that while they support industrial development, it should not come at the expense of their homes. Alani alleged that community leaders were not consulted before the land allocation and urged the government to protect residents' rights.

Salau Hamid, the Acting Chairman of the Community Development Association, echoed these concerns, highlighting the struggles residents face in building homes amidst economic hardship.