Residents of Anjorin Community Development Association in Baruwa Ward, Surulere II Constituency, have formally petitioned their representative in the House of Representatives, Mr. Lanre Okunola, over the poor state and slow progress of the Anjorin Street road reconstruction project. The petition, signed by CDA Chairman Mr. Kehinde Okelade, cited substandard construction methods, lack of qualified supervision, and prolonged delays despite the project beginning nearly two years ago. Drainage clearing started in August 2024, but work was halted for several months, leaving the area overgrown and worsening traffic conditions.
When construction resumed, residents raised concerns about the use of iron rods that appeared smaller than standard specifications for drainage work. They also alleged that no qualified engineer was present on site, and that a community member named Ayo was overseeing parts of the project despite not being recognized as a trained engineer or construction professional. The excavation at the Akanji Road junction further disrupted access without prior consultation with residents or the CDA.
The community compared the stalled project unfavorably with the reconstruction of nearby Onadeko Street, completed in seven months by the Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area, which residents describe as one of Surulere's best road projects. Anjorin Street carries heavier traffic and demands higher construction standards, yet residents fear it may deteriorate like Cole Street, another road in the area that reportedly worsened soon after completion. The petition urges Okunola to inspect the site and ensure public funds are properly used. Okelade said ongoing complaints from residents highlight the need for urgent intervention.
Mr. Lanre Okunola represents a constituency where a road project began nearly two years ago but remains unfinished, with residents questioning the quality of materials and the absence of a qualified engineer on site. The same community points to Onadeko Street, completed in seven months, suggesting that better outcomes are possible under different oversight. If public funds are being spent on Anjorin Street without results, residents are effectively paying twice—through taxes and daily hardship. The longer the delay, the more the project resembles past failures like Cole Street rather than the standard set by Onadeko.
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