... Commissions two Ogun-Lagos link roads


The Ogun state executive governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday 26th May 2021 stated unequivocally that he would not make promises of what he is not willing to do to his electorates in the gateway state.
The statement came at the instance a two link and border town road commission and constructed by his administration which Informs fulfilling parts of electoral promises made especially to Ado-Odo Ota Local government Area of the state.
The roads which covers 4.92 KM AIT/ RAYPOWER and IKOLA-Osi Otta Navy quarters which is an integral link roads that fosters better commercial benefits between Lagos and Ogun state to the residents and road users alike.

Prince Abiodun appealed to people of Otta and Environment to exercise more patience as he appropriate actions on remaining border town roads especially the Itele road connecting Lagos Command axis link.

According to the governor, " I gave priority to Ado-Odo-Ota people in my administration which determine my deputy's status to have emerged from this town and this commissioned roads today stands as one of my major road construction since I resumed office almost two years ago.

While I resolve to work on projects in the states that covers almost all local governments areas, because I believe in touching everyone's lives as Citizens of the gateway state and ensure we improve economic situations that makes our people happy.

Abiodun noted that the two roads received his administration’s attention and were prioritised due to its importance to the residents of Lagos and Ogun States.

According to him, the roads serve as a bypass to the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, noting they would create access to commuters between Lagos and Ogun.

Stirring the hornets' nest during a goodwill message, the Olota of Ota, Oba Abdul-Kabir Adeyemi Obalanlege had pleaded with the Governor to consider reconstruction of Itele road as one of his priorities, adding that this was the message from his people in the area. 

A national newspaper had earlier written, creating impression that the Itele road in Ado-Odo/Otta local government was among listed newly reconstructed road in the council area. 

Apparently irked by the news report, the residents in the area planned to stage a peaceful protest against the wrong impression on the road, but this was nipped in the bud in honour of and respect for the Olota who prevailed on them to drop the protest. 

In his response, the Governor appreciated the concern of the people in the area, saying his government was aware of the nature of the road, suffering of the residents and promised that such would soon be allayed, urging for patience as no government can do all at a time. 

Governor Abiodun added that the construction of the roads was in tandem with the decision of his administration to construct all the connecting and access roads between Ogun and Lagos.

While describing Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government as the “industrial LG” in Nigeria, the Governor said the newly inaugurated roads would create enabling environment, enhance the economic growth and improve individual prosperity along the corridor.

Abiodun averred that his administration would continue to consult the residents of the state to determine infrastructural projects they want government to undertake.

He said, “No infrastructural project would be embarked upon without adequate inputs from the people, because this administration would not be a sectional one, but equitable administration.

“Other roads in the state would be constructed and rehabilitated to improve the lives of residents, these two roads fitted with street lights and walkway, would further open up Ota and Agbado borderline to investors,” he added.

While commending the people of the local government for their support, Abiodun stressed that reconstruction of Agbara-Lusada-Atan industrial road will be completed in 14 months, appealing to the people to be patient with his administration on other roads noted for rehabilitation.

In his welcome remarks, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, said the two roads are community based projects, adding the roads were commenced and completed within the first one year of Governor Abiodun in office.

In their respective goodwill messages, former Commissioner for Cooperatives and Community Development, Durojaiye Aiyedogbon and former deputy governor in the state, Salmot Badru, lauded the governor for undertaking construction of roads in the Ogun West senatorial district, despite the limited resources of the state government.