Ifo Residents Protest Delayed Dumpsite Evacuation in Ogun

Tensions escalated in Ifo, Ogun State, as residents protested the delay in evacuating a problematic dumpsite that has become a significant health hazard. The protest occurred at the Ifo Local Government Secretariat, where residents carried placards and disrupted traffic.

They expressed frustration over the lack of urgent action from local authorities, particularly from the council chairman, Mr. Olamilekan Kushimo. Despite acknowledging the residents' concerns and having visited the site multiple times, Kushimo faced criticism for not providing a clear timeline for the evacuation.

The community fears a potential cholera outbreak due to the dumpsite's proximity to food markets and residential areas. Pastor Olawoy Kayod described the chairman's response as disappointing, emphasizing the need for government intervention.

The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, assured residents that efforts were underway to relocate the dumpsite, with a completion timeline of 12 days discussed, but residents remain skeptical due to previous unmet promises.