Residents of Idimu, a neighbourhood in Lagos, have publicly decried the prolonged delay of a local road construction project, accusing the workers involved of extorting motorists for access and delivering substandard work.
The community members say that, despite the project’s commencement, the road remains unfinished and that construction crews have been demanding payments from drivers in order to allow vehicles to pass through the work zone.
Motorists report that the alleged extortion has forced them to either pay additional fees or take longer, congested routes, while the incomplete road has contributed to traffic snarls and safety concerns for commuters.
Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous city, has faced ongoing challenges in upgrading its infrastructure, and the Idimu case reflects broader frustrations among residents over delayed projects and perceived corruption in public works.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>