A section of the Siun-Ogere-Iperu Road in Ogun State has been submerged by floodwater, making it difficult for motorists to ply the route. The stretch of road that links Governor Dapo Abiodun's hometown to other parts of the state has deteriorated at the Ajura section. The floodwater has washed away the carriageway and edges of the road, raising concerns among motorists who use the route regularly.
The road had recently undergone repairs ahead of the National Sports Festival hosted by Ogun State, but it began deteriorating shortly afterwards. Motorists have expressed frustration over the poor state of the road, with some attributing the problem to inadequate drainage infrastructure. According to Quadri, a motorist, the road was recently repaired but started wearing out in weeks.
Shola, another motorist, said the road had undergone repairs several times since the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. He alleged that flooding was a recurring problem along the route, citing several water channels that crossed different sections of the road without adequate drainage infrastructure. Shola also pointed out that similar drainage challenges existed on the Kajola-Sagamu road.
The Ogun State Government has acknowledged the flooding and deterioration at the affected section and has approved the comprehensive reconstruction and realignment of the road. According to Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Abiodun, the State Executive Council had approved the full reconstruction and realignment of the Siun-Ogere-Iperu Road.
The reconstruction will involve raising the road profile and constructing a bigger box culvert to improve water flow and address the recurring flooding and washout at the affected section. Akinmade explained that the road work carried out recently was a temporary intervention ahead of the National Sports Festival, which Ogun hosted in May 2025.
The temporary work was intended to improve access and movement during the festival, while the newly approved reconstruction is designed to provide a permanent solution to the challenges. Motorists continue to contend with floodwater and deteriorating sections of the carriageway as they await the commencement of the planned reconstruction.
The Ogun State Government's procurement records indicate that the Siun Junction-Iperu Junction Road had previously undergone rehabilitation, with a 2022 project listed as completed. For now, the government is expected to commence the comprehensive reconstruction of the road to address the challenges faced by motorists.
Key points
- The Ogun State Government has approved the comprehensive reconstruction and realignment of the Siun-Ogere-Iperu Road to address the recurring flooding and deterioration.
- Motorists have expressed frustration over the poor state of the road, citing inadequate drainage infrastructure as a major cause of the problem.
- The reconstruction will involve raising the road profile and constructing a bigger box culvert to improve water flow.
