Transportation

Rail Infrastructure: Ogun Govt, Collaborate with FG, NRC

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The federal government is partnering Ogun State to promote the developmental plan for Lagos-Ibadan railway infrastructure and forestall building of illegal structures along the rail corridors. 

To this end, a committee comprising officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC and the Ogun State Government has been inaugurated as part of proactive steps to prevent vandalism of the facilities and haphazard development along the passageways. 

At the event, the Ogun State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Tunji Odunlami who noted that 5 out of 10 Train terminus along Lagos/Ibadan railway stations were domiciled in Ogun State, said the move would check the tendency for people to develop slums or shanties along the corridors of rail stations. 

Also, the Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Gbenga Dairo, said the operations of the rail system had impacted greatly on the socio-economic activities of the state and promised government’s support for the project to in the interest of the people. 

On his part, the Director Operations, NRC, Mr. Niyi Alli, said the corporation would ensure that necessary arrangements were put in place for the smooth running of the rail system, adding that the federal government was ready to assist the state in actualising its dream of promoting proper physical planning. Olusegun Folarin

Environment

Government Seals Off 13 Illegal Gas Skids In Ogun

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Thirteen gas skids have been sealed in Ijebu-Ode area of the state by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development for operating without necessary approvals.

Ogun State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Olatunji Odunlami told newsmen in Abeokuta that the clampdown on illegal gas skids was to ensure the safety of gas users and forestall possible fire outbreaks. 

Mr Odunlami said the outlets were sealed during the monitoring and enforcement exercise of the ministry in line with ensuring due process. 

The commissioner who condemned the instances where gas skids were located in residential facilities, said the government would not condone carelessness on the part of the operators. 

Reviewing the enforcement exercise, Special Assistant to the Governor on Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Tunde Olugbewesa advised the operators to uphold safety measures and work in tune with the approved standards.

Olusegun Folarin