SEO Riders:
– Floodwaters destroy critical bridges linking Igbope–Kishi and Saki–Igboho, cutting off dozens of communities.
– Oyo Assembly urges urgent government intervention for temporary access and full reconstruction.
– Restoration critical for reviving agricultural trade, education access, and regional mobility.
Following intense downpours between Monday night and Tuesday morning, several major bridges in Oke‑Ogun (namely connecting Igbope–Kishi and Saki–Igboho) were completely washed away by flash flooding, severing vital transport links. The collapse has stranded residents, traders, and farmers—daily activities from school attendance and healthcare visits to agricultural trade have ground to a halt across multiple communities.
In response, the Oyo State House of Assembly, led by Minority Leader Waliu Salami, urged **Governor Seyi Makinde to activate emergency repair protocols. Lawmakers called for the Ministry of Public Works to dispatch contractors for temporary palliative access routes and to develop full reconstruction plans immediately. Community leaders reiterated the urgency due to escalating hardship and economic loss, particularly among rural producers whose access to key markets has been disrupted.
