Politics

Gov. Abiodun Pledges To Accord Road Infrastructure Priority

By Web News 733

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration would continue to give priority to road infrastructure towards improving economic development in the state.

Governor Abiodun who stated this while inspecting Oba Erinwole road in Sagamu, Kuto Flyover, Elite and Fajol-American Junction-Gbonagun roads in Abeokuta, said the importance of good road network across the state could not be over emphasized.

A view from one of the roads under construction

Governor Abiodun who noted that Oba Erinwole road had been in a deplorable condition for many years, expressed the commitment of his administration towards ensuring that motorists pass through roads with ease across all the nooks and crannies of the state.

Governor Dapo Abiodun

While pointing out that Kuto Flyover and roads would soon be completed, the governor said road construction was also ongoing at Ipokia, Owode and Rounda.

A community leader in Fajol Area, Abeokuta, Alhaji Adedeji Kafidipe, said Fajol-American Junction-Gbonagun road had been in deplorable condition for more than 30 years and commended the governor for making life more comfortable for the residents of the area.

Bolanle Adesida

Economy

Abandoned Projects: Ogun Govt. Reads Riot Act to Contractors

By Web News 1266

Ogun State government has mobilized contractors handling all uncompleted projects inherited from the previous administration to execute all the projects without further delay.

The state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ade Akinsanya made this known while inspecting the asphalt paving of Kuto Flyover, Mokola Bridge, Ajitadun Adatan Road as well as Panseke-Adigbe road among others.

Mr Akinsanya explained that the State Government was able to continue the projects following series of deliberations with the contractors who had sought variation and additional payment. 

The Commissioner pointed out that the present administration in the state had provided adequate funds for all the contractors towards ensuring speeding completion of the abandoned projects, and gave the assurance that the state government would complete the projects for overall development of the state.

He maintained that the completion of the abandoned projects became necessary towards making life more comfortable for the people and boosting socioeconomic activities in the state.

Bolanle Adesida