The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a raft of major infrastructural projects and traditional leadership appointments aimed at accelerating development and strengthening governance across the state.
Penpushing reports that State Executive Council (SEC) took the decisions on Friday at the meeting held at the Executive Chamber, at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta and presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
The approved roads on top on the list is the rehabilitation and construction of seven roads across the three senatorial districts to improve connectivity and stimulate socio-economic activities.
Penpushing further reports that the roads include: Molipa Expressway Roundabout to Ibadan Garage along Ejirin–Folagbade Roundabout, Ijebu-Ode – 2.3km, 10.3m width, Bible College Road, Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area – additional rehabilitation works and Ajaka Road via Awolowo Market, Sagamu – 870m, 8m width
The others are Gbadebo Street, Hospital Road, Ayegbami, Sagamu – 900m, 8m width, Okenla Street, off Imoru Road, Ijebu-Ode – 0.53km, 10m width, Yemogun Street, Ogere, Ikenne Local Government Area – 1.25km, 7.3m width and Right-hand side of Carwash–Moore Junction Road, Adatan, Abeokuta – reconstruction
Penpushing also reports that the projects are expected to enhance mobility, ease traffic congestion, and open up communities for increased commercial and residential activities.
The Executive Council meeting in the same vein equally approved the reconstruction and completion of the Block E Office Complex within the State Secretariat, Oke Imosan, Abeokuta (Phase 1).
Penpushing reports that the facility has been renamed “Revenue House” and is designed to provide a conducive working environment to strengthen revenue generation and enhance operational efficiency across government agencies.
The development forms part of ongoing efforts by the Abiodun administration to modernise public infrastructure and boost internally generated revenue, and in furtherance of efforts to strengthen grassroots governance and preserve traditional institutions, the Council confirmed some traditional leadership appointments
Penpushing further reports that they include Prince Raheem Afolabi Ogunlaja – Nnoku of Iraye, Remo North Local Government Area, Prince Tajudeen Adeoye Olukunle – Onisale of Isale, Gbokoto, Yewa North Local Government Area, Prince Obajimi Sunday Olatunji – Alodo of Ado, Sagamu, Prince Dr Adesegun Adedapo Ogunsola – Lowa Ibu of Batoro, Sagamu and Prince (Elder) Moses Oludotun Fadairo – Baale of Orile Oko
The confirmations reaffirm the administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions as key partners in community development, security, and socio-cultural cohesion across Ogun State.
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