Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reassured residents of the State of his administration’s commitment to maintaining the current pace of infrastructure development across the State.
The Governor made the commitment while inaugurating a recently constructed hospital road in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government on Tuesday, promising the people of the area additional projects to boost economic development.
He mentioned that his administration has built over 600 kilometers of roads across the state in the last five years, and more roads would be opened at Iperu and Ilaro during the week.
According to the governor, the Ogijo community is one of the industrial zones of the state, enjoying gas distribution. He stated that his administration has resolved electricity challenges in the community by providing transformers and other electrical equipment.
Abiodun noted that the road construction fulfilled his promise from a year ago, despite challenges faced by contractors during construction.
The governor emphasized that road infrastructure is crucial for development and that the commissioned road would enhance commercial activities in the area, connecting several communities.
“This community is vital to us, being not only a border town but also an industrial hub. I assure you that this community will witness further development. I urge the Kabiyesi to collaborate with the local government chairman, community development associations, and all relevant stakeholders to prioritize and execute projects,” he said.
While stressing that his administration would not make empty promises, the governor stated that the road commissioning marked the beginning of a series of project inaugurations to commemorate the first year of his second term.
He expressed gratitude to traditional rulers and the people of the area for their unwavering support, assuring that incomplete projects beneficial to the people would be finished without neglecting any part of the state.
Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, described the commissioning of the Hospital Road as evidence of the state government’s dedication to ensuring infrastructure development throughout the state.
The commissioner assured that more roads would be built and opened by the governor, emphasizing the role of road infrastructure in socio-economic development.
Chairman of Sagamu Local Government Area, Mr. Afolabi Odulate, stated that the construction of the road was one of his demands to the governor regarding the area. He noted that his administration has assisted the state government in constructing several roads in communities across the council area.
Ologijo of Ogijoland, Oba Kezeem Gbadamosi, representing the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, acknowledged the neglect suffered by the area in previous administrations but noted a positive change with the road commissioning.
While highlighting other dilapidated roads in the area, the monarch appreciated the state government for ensuring the well-constructed road with a good drainage system, mentioning benefits to the community such as education, water, and electrification projects.
