Ifo LG for Ogun ask Lagos to do something about 'Welcome to Lagos' signpost for boundary wey dem dey argue

The chairman of Ifo Local Government for Ogun State, Idris Kusimo, don ask Lagos State Government to address concerns about one signpost wey talk “Welcome to Lagos State” for Yakoyo–Ojodu road, saying the place dey inside Ogun.

For one statement wey e give reporters on Tuesday, Kusimo talk say the signpost fit confuse residents and road users about where Ogun end and Lagos begin. E talk say Yakoyo for Isheri-Ojodu ward dey inside Ogun State territory.

The dispute follow road construction by the administration of Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun for the area, according to the statement.

Who put up the signpost?

The two sides no gree on who dey responsible. Kusimo statement urge Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to call the Ojodu Local Council Development Area chairman, Segun Odunmbaku, to order about the signpost.

But the Special Adviser on Media to the Ojodu LCDA chairman, Akinkunmi Bello, talk say the council chairman no erect am. Bello talk say na Lagos State Government install the signposts and e dey better placed to answer Kusimo concerns.

“No be Segun Odunmbaku put up the signpost,” Bello talk, adding say the Ifo chairman suppose don do thorough research and findings before e reach im conclusion.

Media reports on Monday talk say Lagos don start to put boundary signposts across the state to mark borders with neighbouring communities and states. Reports list locations like Eredo-Epe, Mojoda, Itokin-Ijebu Ode Road, Ikorodu-Shagamu Road, Ojodu-Alagbole Road, Owode-Apa Road and the Seme Border.

Why e matter

Ifo Local Government talk say the boundary issue don raise concerns for years and accuse Lagos of repeatedly trying to assert control over areas wey e talk say belong to Ogun. E ask Lagos to “desist from further actions of encroachment on this said territory.”

The council call for the boundary to be settled using official records, approved survey coordinates and government documents, saying this go prevent misunderstandings and protect residents' interests.

E also urge both states to handle the matter carefully so communities along the border stay peaceful, and talk say e go keep defending wetin e call im residents' rights while e pursue the matter through appropriate channels.

Wetin go happen next: Kusimo statement no talk wetin Ifo LG go do if Lagos no act. The council ask all parties to exercise restraint and respect established boundaries pending authoritative clarification of the disputed area.