SIR: I want to, first of all, commend you
for your unparalleled dedication in
providing social amenities – in Ogun State
since assuming office – despite the
paucity of funds. Whilst working as a
Residence Verification Officer for one of
the major banks in our country, I was
opportune to scout around Ogun State,
amongst other states. And having
juxtaposed the rates of infrastructural
development, I must confess that your
government is doing excellently well to
improve the living conditions of her
people.

However, after exercising ample
forbearance, it has become necessary to
draw your attention to the sufferings of
your people residing in Ibafo as I think
Ibafo to be one of the prominent towns in
Ogun State since it is a suburb.

The inhabitants of Ibafo feel alienated
from the on-going development process
in the state, as they can hardly boast of
enjoying a single basic amenity in their
environ. Ranging from the lack of good
roads, to the unavailability of pipe borne
water and electricity, it appears that the
attention of Your Excellency may have
been diverted from the Ibafo region;
following the good works at Magboro and
other neighbouring towns.

In the wake of the recent intensive
rainfall, the issue of bad road has become
a pertinent matter – requiring urgent
lasting solution – as floods threaten to
destroy our homes and properties. The
sound of a rushing rainfall remains an
impediment to the well-being of your
people – who call on your help.

As per electricity, the term already sounds
abstruse to Ibafo residents, particularly
the kids. Since the beginning of this year,
2014, we’ve only seen electricity once;
and that was sometime in early January.
Nigerian citizens, living in Ibafo, generate
power for themselves on daily basis.

The residents of Ibafo crave for your
mercy, should they have offended your
government in any way. They plead for
Your Excellency’s leniency and desire you
provide them with some basic amenities,
with special regards to good road and
electricity.

I earnestly appeal to the development-
oriented governor to remember the
people of Ibafo.
May God continue to grant you the vision
for prosperity, even as you act in equity.

Prince C. Ifoh,
Ibafo, Ogun State

Source: www.thenationonlineng.net/new/open-letter-to-governor-amosun/