Ogun Gov’t approves the reconstruction of key roads in the State

The Ogun State Government has officially granted approval for the reconstruction of the Abule Egba-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway, Ogijo road, and various other significant priority projects within the state.

This decision was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, through a statement released on Saturday.

The approval was granted during a session of the State Executive Council, which was presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Additionally, the council sanctioned the procurement of essential equipment for the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport located in Ilishan.

Among the approved projects are the reconstruction of the 5.5km stretch from Ode Remo junction to Saapade, the rehabilitation of the Ayepe junction to Mayflower in Ikenne Local Government Area, and the reconstruction of Adesan Street along the Mowe-Ofada Road.

He added: “Other approvals include: the structural adjustment for the 19.2km Atan-Lusada-Agbara road in Ado Odo/Ota Local Government and the construction of Hospital Road, Ogijo, in Sagamu Local Government.

“The purchase of some machinery and equipment at Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport at Ilishan Remo will allow 24 hours flight operations and facilitate quick take-off of the airport.”

The governor’s assistant mentioned that they had authorized palliative measures to be implemented at Iyana Ilogbo Bus Stop on Abule Egba-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway, in response to the flooding caused by a recent rainfall in the area.