The Otunba of Igbogbo, High Chief Ayobami Lanre Obayomi, while responding on behalf of Oba Kasali, traditional chiefs and the entire Igbogbo residents, made it clear that the community is not in any way holding the construction company responsible for the demolition or compensation for the affected residents but that they are only interested in early commencement of work and completion of the road. He promised the Hi-Tech representatives of maximum security and safety of their workers and machinery while also assuring that the youths of the community are responsible and well behaved. He urged the company not to hesitate in reporting any erring youth or unpleasant development to the traditional leaders when the need arises.
Also, High Chief Tajudeen Onasanya, Odofin of Igbogbo, in his own brief contribution, appealed to the management of Hi-Tech to ensure that the Kabiyesi, his Chiefs and other stakeholders are carried along in their plans so that they can convey them to the residents appropriately.
However, the Legal Adviser to Hi-Teach Construction Company on the project, Barrister Tosin Ogunleye, while responding to the requests of the community, said the meeting was an impromptu one; hence, the delegation would not be able to provide answers to all the questions and observations raised but promised that the team would make presentation to the company’s management and would give them feedback on their next visit.
Meanwhile, Oba Kasali, in his response, commended Hi-Tech for the visit and wished them hitch-free construction work on the road. He wondered why work has not started on the road despite the demolition of houses to create right of way, stating that the delay is giving room for the apprehension caused by the demolition to persist. Oba Kasali urged the company to move to site as soon as possible to douse the tension in the community while equally reassuring the residents that the state government is committed to delivering the road in good time