Transportation

Ogun Govt. Approves Construction of Twelve Major Roads

By Web News 1639

Ogun State Government has approved the construction of twelve roads in the three Senatorial districts of the state.

The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya, who  made this known while briefing newsmen after the Executive Council Meeting, said the twelve roads would be completed between six to nine months.

While pointing out that the present administration would continue to give priority to road infrastructure towards improving economic development in the state, Mr Akinsayan said the state government was taking steps to find lasting solution to the deplorable condition of Abeokuta-Lagos road, and Ota Idi Iroko road.

Also, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile explained that the approval of the roads was based on the request of the community leaders in various local government areas of the state, adding that all ongoing road projects across the state would be completed as scheduled.

Some of the newly approved roads are Ilashe koko alari road, Joju road in Ogun West Senatorial District, Somorin Kemta Idi Aba road, Olomore junction and Sanni road, and Itori Junction Total road in Ogun Central Senatorial District.

Others are Sagamu Ore interchange, Ago Iwoye Oru Ijebu Igbo road, Ilishan Market road, Sagamu Junction Iperu Round-About road, Iperu Round-About Ode road, Obafemi Awolowo Way Mada Takete road, and Orile-Oko road in Ogun East Senatorial District.

Bolanle Adesida

Transportation

Oyo Govt. to Construct 4 Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals

By Web News 1530

Oyo State government has approved the award of the contract for the construction of four ultra-modern bus terminals.

The bus terminals are to be located in Iwo Road, Challenge, New Ife Road and Ojoo in Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja stated this after the state’s Executive Council Meeting.

He stated that the bus terminals, also known as transport interchanges would not only address problems associated with transportation in Ibadan but also security issues.

The commissioner stated that the four Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals would redefine the skyline of the State capital, enhance security and the quality of life in the transport sector.

According to him, the Bus Terminals would incorporate Restaurants, Shops, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) galleries and Café, among others.

Professor Afonja said shop owners who will be affected by demolitions at the different locations would be considered for shop allocations when the new terminals are finally ready.

Iyabo Adebisi