The indigenes said the community which habours the largest deposit of bitumen in Africa and the second largest deposit of bitumen in the world,
As a result of the alleged neglect, the statement said many companies sited in the community had gone moribund, adding that no development was taking place in the bitumen town.
The statement read in part, “Agbabu is geographically located in the South Western part of Nigeria around the present Ondo South Senatorial District. Agbabu land habours the largest deposit of bitumen in Africa and the second largest deposit of bitumen in the world and it has been in existence dating back to 1450 AD far before the advent of the colonial era.
“We the people of Agbabu Community are now using this medium to appeal to the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu to look into the plight of Agbabu people and grant us an autonomous kingdom having to suffer for more than 100 years and long overdue for the position of oba. “Agbabu today lacks good roads, health facilities, educational structure, and service network. All companies and assets inherited from the British colonial master are moribund and dilapidated, and faced out due to total and absolute neglect.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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