Ado-Odo/Ota council and Ogun State officials inspect the flood-prone Sango-Ota–Joju corridor, seeking lasting solutions to flooding and erosion
Ado-Odo/Ota Council, Ogun Officials Inspect Flood-Hit Sango-Ota, Joju Axis of Ota–Abeokuta Expressway
The Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Council has stepped up efforts to address recurring flooding along the Sango-Ota–Joju axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, with officials of the Ogun State Government joining a technical inspection of the affected corridor.
The Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, FCA, led the inspection alongside the councillor representing Sango Ward, Hon. Joel Okeodebija.
The assessment brought together officials of the Ogun State Ministries of Works and Infrastructure, Environment, and Urban and Physical Planning to examine the persistent flooding and erosion and identify sustainable engineering and environmental solutions.
The council chairman’s media team disclosed this in a statement made available to newsheadline247.
The Sango-Ota–Joju corridor, a major transport route, has repeatedly been affected by flooding and erosion during heavy rainfall. Officials noted that runoff from adjoining communities, including areas along the Sango-Ota and Ijoko-Ota routes, has compounded the problem, making coordinated intervention necessary.
Engineers from Craneburg Construction Company, the firm handling the ongoing road project, also joined the inspection to assess the affected sections and provide technical input.
Representatives of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure included the Resident Engineer, Engr. Adeyinka A. S., and Engr. Ilo Solomon.
The Ministry of Environment was represented by Engr. Tinuoso Dare Samuel, Senior Civil Engineer, and Engr. Ogunremi Azeez Abiola, Civil Engineer.
The Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning, Ota Zonal Headquarters, was represented by TPL Salisu Oluwadamilare David, Ota Zonal Town Planning Officer, and TPL Adenaike Babajide Adeola, Deputy Zonal Town Planning Officer.
Also present was the former Head of Service of Ogun State, Madam Amope Choko, whose participation underscored the importance attached to finding a lasting solution to the infrastructure and environmental challenges along the corridor.
During the inspection, the technical teams examined drainage systems, erosion points and flood-prone sections while considering appropriate measures to improve water flow, protect the roadway and reduce the impact of future rainfall.
The council said it would continue to work with relevant state agencies and other stakeholders to tackle critical infrastructure and environmental challenges affecting residents and road users across Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government.
The inspection is expected to contribute to efforts to develop a coordinated and sustainable response to the recurring flooding that has disrupted movement along the busy Sango-Ota–Joju corridor.
