The Chairman of Ifo Local Government in Ogun State, Kusimo Idris Olalekan, has urged the Lagos State Government to call the Chairman of Ojodu Local Government to order over the erection of a signpost bearing the inscription, “Welcome to Lagos State,” at a disputed location alongside the Yakoyo–Ojodu Road.
Olalekan stated the location of the signpost had raised considerations in regards to the boundary between Ogun and Lagos states, notably round Yakoyo in Isheri-Ojodu Ward, the place Ifo Local Government maintains that the placement falls inside Ogun State’s territorial jurisdiction.
The council expressed concern that the signpost, which signifies the start of Lagos State, might create confusion amongst residents and highway customers over the precise boundary between the 2 neighbouring states.
The growth comes amid considerations over the territorial limits of the 2 states within the affected space, following the development of a highway by the Ogun State Government below Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Ifo Local Government maintained that the disputed location falls inside its jurisdiction and referred to as on the Lagos State Government to intervene by directing the Ojodu Local Government chairman to desist from actions that would irritate the boundary disagreement.
According to the council, the difficulty of territorial jurisdiction across the Yakoyo–Ojodu axis has generated considerations over the years, with what it described as repeated makes an attempt by Lagos State to assert management over areas claimed by Ogun State.
The council warned that such developments might create pointless rigidity and uncertainty for residents, stressing the necessity for each state governments and their respective native authorities authorities to deal with the matter with warning and duty.
It referred to as for an goal dedication of the boundary by official information, authorized survey coordinates and different related authorities paperwork to set up the exact territorial limits of each states.
The council famous {that a} decision based mostly on authoritative information would assist stop additional misunderstandings, defend the pursuits of residents and promote peaceable relations between Ogun and Lagos states.
Olalekan additional urged the Lagos State Government to make sure that the actions of native authorities officers didn’t undermine efforts to keep cordial relations between the 2 states, notably in communities situated round their shared boundary.
Reaffirming Ifo Local Government’s dedication to defending its territorial pursuits, the chairman stated the council would proceed to defend the rights of its residents whereas pursuing a decision of the matter by applicable channels.
The council additionally referred to as on all events to train restraint and respect established territorial boundaries pending an authoritative clarification of the disputed space.
