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Exclusive: Iju-Ishaga CDA Chairman calls for local government support

Despite promises from Ifako-Ijaiye local government, Tioluwani community still struggles with poor roads, inadequate drainage systems, and a lack of streetlights.

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Omon Okhuevbie
Oct 21, 2024
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The Chairman of Tioluwani Community Development Association (CDA) in Iju Ishaga, Oremeji Street, Venerable Adelowo Adesina, has expressed concerns over the inadequate government presence in his community.

In an interview with The Record, Adesina highlighted major challenges the neighbourhood faces, including poor infrastructure and insufficient governmental support, while also shedding light on the CDA's self-driven efforts to address these issues.

Despite promises from Ifako-Ijaiye local government, Tioluwani community still struggles with poor roads, inadequate drainage systems, and a lack of streetlights.

"We would have loved to have good drainage, good roads, street lights, maybe even a community health centre," said Adesina, adding that these are basic amenities that would significantly enhance the residents' welfare. Though he acknowledges that the government cannot be everywhere at the same time, he is disappointed by the lack of meaningful progress despite several interactions wi…

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