Sagamu-Iperu Road under water as rains batter Ogun State

ABEOKUTA — A section of the Sagamu-Iperu Road in Ogun State has been submerged by floodwater, forcing motorists to navigate through the flooded terrain as portions of the road continue to deteriorate under the strain of the rains.

ValidViewNetwork can confirm that the affected stretch links Governor Dapo Abiodun’s hometown to other parts of the state, a detail that has fuelled local frustration over the pace of road maintenance in the area despite its political significance.

A recurring rainy-season hazard

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Flooding on major Ogun roads has become an increasingly familiar hazard during the rainy season, with poor drainage and ageing road infrastructure compounding the effects of heavy downpours across several South-West states this year.

Commuters bear the brunt

ValidViewNetwork reports that commuters and commercial drivers plying the route have had to contend with long delays and vehicle damage as they navigate the submerged sections, with residents calling on the state government to expedite repairs before the situation worsens further into the rainy season. ValidViewNetwork reports.