Residents, commuters and motorists have raised concerns over the increasing practice of open defecation along sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, calling for urgent government intervention to restore sanitation and protect public health.
Some residents in Mowe who spoke identified affected areas stretching from Kara through Pakuro, Ibafo and Mowe to the Sagamu Interchange. They said the practice had become increasingly common along road medians and roadsides on the busy corridor.
A commuter, Adeola Famakinwa, described the situation as a serious environmental and public-health concern, warning that it could increase the risk of disease transmission while creating offensive odours and leaving an unpleasant impression on travellers. He called for stronger monitoring and a dedicated task force to tackle the problem.
Residents attributed the problem partly to inadequate public toilet facilities and weak enforcement of sanitation regulations. Johnson Dickson, a resident of Adesan in Mowe, urged the Federal and Ogun State Governments to provide functional public conveniences at strategic locations.
Transporters and other residents also called for intensified public enlightenment and stricter enforcement of environmental laws. They said sustained government intervention, improved sanitation facilities and appropriate penalties for offenders could help restore the cleanliness and dignity of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
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