The leader of C&S Salem Evangelical Church of Christ in Lagos, Apostle Babatunde Odele (a.k.a Pawpaw) has urged residents to maintain good drainage system in their environment.
Odele, who is the former Chairman of Mushin Local Government, said the church has been clearing drainage in Obanikoro on Ikorodu road in the last five years.
He said: “This area used to be a no go area whenever there was heavy downpour which caused traffic gridlock and accidents.
“Ikorodu road is always busy whenever it rained, everywhere will be flooded due to the blockage of the drainage. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials and policemen are always seen clearing accident scenes to ease traffic gridlock.
“Because our members couldn’t stand the sight of ugly things, they suggested the road be repaired and voluntarily contributed fund for its rehabilitation. As you can see,” he said.
He said the only way Lagosians can prevent traffic gridlock is to clean the drainage regularly.
Odele, who is also a member, Lagos State Drainage and Sanitation Board enjoined other worship centres to always involve in community service.
“Being a worship centre, we are trying our best possible to be of benefit to our host community and I urge other religious bodies to do same. We don’t have to wait on the government always; we know they are trying their best. So, we should ensure that the money we earn in our respective worship centres be used to upgrade the environment. The government, should however, ensure that churches and mosques tidy their environment,” he said.
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