Save Our Souls!!!



The state of Aboru in Iyana Ipaja needs urgent attention from whomever it may concern. Yesterday's rain left its indelible mark on the residents of the area and some of them are hoping the experience will not be repeated! But in this case, hope is not enough. Seriously, the government should do something real fast.




Photo credit: Kelechi Obiora

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