The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, assured that his administration will soon embarked on light-up-the-rural-areas project with the distribution of electricity transformers and solar system this week
Penpushing reports that Abiodun gave the assurance while commissioning the Esure Road in Ijebu-Mushin, as part of his campaign tour to Ijebu East Local Government Area, emphasising that people in the hard-to-reach areas in the state would experience a new lease of life with the provision of electricity in their respective communities.
The Governor said the construction of the 2.1kilometres Esure road was in keeping with the promises he made in 2021 during the campaign for the local government election noting that the road, apart from linking the first College of Health Technology in the state, would reduce the wear and tear of vehicles plying it, calling on the people to maintain it.
“This road is yours. I want to admonish you to take ownership of this road. This road has been built through your commonwealth and taxes. Make sure it is not abused or turned to mechanic workshops”, Abiodun said.
Penpushing further reports that Abiodun called on the people to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC’s) before the January distribution deadline and elect competent leaders.
“Without your PVC, you will not be able to vote and you must vote because I am sure you want the continuity of what we are doing here today. I plead with you to please collect your cards and vote for us. Governance is a serious business and it’s not meant for the mediocre, but people with proven track records in public and private endeavours”,he stated.
Penpushing also reports that Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Akin Adesanya, in his welcome speech said the road was part of the administration’s inclusive policy to ensure that all parts of the state benefit from developmental projects,adding that the road which was built to standard, would reduce the stress motorists go through while boosting the economy activities in the area.
The Chairman, Ijebu East Local Government Area, Wale Adedayo, appreciated the governor for reconstructing the road, pleading with him to help in providing access road in Yemoji area as the axis is currently witnessing increased development.
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