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The Ijumu Development Union (IDU) has raised alarm over the deplorable condition of the Kabba-Iyara-Iyamoye section of the Kabba-Omuo federal road, describing it as unpassable and a source of untold hardship for residents and commuters.
In a press release issued on behalf of the people of Ijumu Local Government Area and signed by its National President, Ahmed-Ade Fatai, the union said what should be a journey of minutes has turned into hours of hardship, severely disrupting daily life and economic activities.
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According to the IDU, the failed road has affected travelers, commercial drivers, farmers, traders, students, workers and families, forcing many to seek lengthy alternative routes through neighbouring areas and states with huge financial burden.
The union noted that for an agrarian community like Ijumu, the implication is dire, as farmers can no longer easily move agricultural produce from rural communities to major markets.
“The road is not merely a stretch of pavement. It is a vital economic and social link upon which thousands of people depend,” the statement said.
The IDU recalled that on September 9, 2026, the Kogi State House of Assembly had called for urgent rehabilitation of the Kabba-Omuo road and urged the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to carry out palliative works. It also noted the reported approval in June 2026 of a ₦24.7 billion rehabilitation project for the Kabba-Ifaki-Ado Ekiti road.
While appreciating those interventions, the union expressed concern over the practical situation on the ground, especially on the Kabba-Iyamoye axis which remains impassable.
The IDU therefore called for clear and coordinated information on the status, scope, commencement and timeline of the rehabilitation works, as well as temporary measures to keep the road accessible pending full rehabilitation.
“The people of Ijumu are not asking for special treatment. They are asking for a functional transportation link that allows communities to remain connected,” the union stated.
“Ijumu must not be left isolated by the failure of a critical road corridor,” it added.
The union appreciated efforts made so far and called for continued coordination among the Federal Government, Kogi State Government, FERMA, elected representatives and other stakeholders.
