Infrastructure

Abiodun Announces Plan to Extend Red, Blue Rail Lines to Ogun

By Web News 267

By Abimbola Bamgbose

The governor of Ogun State has announced plans to extend the Blue Rail Line from Agbado in Lagos State to Kajola and the Red Line from Okokomaiko also in Lagos to Agbara in Ogun State to further improve the state’s transport network.

Prince Dapo Abiodun, who stated this during the inspection of ongoing road construction projects in Ogun East Senatorial District under the state’s Urban Regeneration Scheme also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustainable development of the state.

During the inspection, the governor highlighted the strides made by his administration in transforming the state’s infrastructure, noting that these efforts must be sustained.

He emphasized that Ogun State is positioning itself as an investment hub with the construction of a dry port, alongside the development of over 4,000 affordable housing units in key locations, including Abeokuta, Ilaro, Sagamu, Iperu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ota.

“We have built over 4,000 affordable houses, approaching 5,000, for medium and upper-income earners across the state. In Ilaro, residents are eagerly awaiting the commissioning of these houses. Similar projects are ongoing in Iperu, Sagamu, and two locations in Abeokuta,” Abiodun stated.

Reflecting on the state’s development, he expressed excitement over recent progress, including advancements at the Ogun State airport, where conveyor belts, metal detectors, and luggage scanners are now operational.

The governor disclosed that 11 economically significant roads have been identified for reconstruction across the state, ensuring fairness, equity, and inclusivity in project distribution.

He acknowledged, however, that while many roads require attention, no administration could rehabilitate all within an eight-year tenure.

At Ode-Remo, Governor Abiodun announced that the contract for the 12-kilometre Akaka-Ilara-Ilisan Road has been awarded, with work also set to commence soon on the Ode-Isara road.

During the inspection of the 15-kilometer Sagamu-Iperu-Ode-Sapaade road, he described it as a vital bypass to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The project, divided into three phases, was upgraded to a dual carriageway due to the cooperation of residents who willingly relocated structures to accommodate the expansion.

Similarly, at the 14-kilometer Sagamu-Ayepe road in Sagamu Local Government Area, the governor assured residents that major roads with economic value in the region would be completed before the end of his administration.

Inspecting the Igbeba Junction-Yidi road, Governor Abiodun praised the quality of work, particularly the three-foot drainage system designed to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

He recalled the road’s poor condition before reconstruction, describing it as a “swimming pool,” and assured residents that state engineers have provided long-term solutions to the area’s persistent erosion issues.

Expressing gratitude to the people for their support, Governor Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to key sectors, including education, agriculture, youth empowerment, job creation, and infrastructure development, to ensure a prosperous future for Ogun State.

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Environment

Road Construction : Ministry of Works Announces Diversion

By Web News 913

By Mojisola Oladele

The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure in Osun State has announced that from today to Monday routes leading to LAMECO roundabout and Okefia would be temporarily closed, while it will be permanently closed to traffic as from the early hours of Tuesday next week.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary Engineer Bashir Bello indicates that on Tuesday next week, motorists coming from Ilobu/Agunbelewo road en-route Jerry Paul/West Bye-pass would be diverted to a road beside LAIM Hotels, Oroki Estate area, to their destination.

The statement enjoins road users from Ilobu/Agunbelewo road en-route Stadium roundabout to take a diversion created just before Abe Igi Aanu relaxation centre, and would then burst out at NNPC Mega station and towards Stadium.

It states further that motorists from Okefia en-route Capital area/Dada Estate are to divert at a road beside Osun State Property Development Authority, while those coming from Okefia en-route Stadium will pass through the GRA to get to their destination.

Also, motorists coming from LAMECO Junction axis en-route Dada Estate will no longer get to Okefia roundabout before negotiating a new diversion beside Government House Annex to link Dada Estate road as the Okefia roundabout will be blocked and motorists towards Old Garage will continue onwards.

Meanwhile, the ministry says traffic control officers such as the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and Osun Traffic Marshals, OTRAM would be stationed at strategic locations and junctions to direct motorists and road users.

It adds that the inconveniences the blockade or diversion would cause motorists and other road users is highly regretted.

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Environment

Road Construction: Ogun Govt. Promises Timely Completion Of Ongoing Projects

By Web News 1080

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that ongoing construction of Panseke Adigbe road in Abeokuta would be completed in May this year.
The Governor who made this known while inspecting the project said the initial three – kilometre road project had been extended to four and half kilometers.
Governor Abiodun while inspecting the fifty three – kilometer Lanfewa Rounder Ayetoro road, condemned the slow pace of work on the road and explained that his administration had allocated required funds for the completion of the road.
Governor Abiodun who expressed worry over the deplorable condition of Lafenwa market axis of the road, urged the contractors handling the project to give priority to the area to alleviate the sufferings of the traders and other road users.
Governor Abiodun who also visited Elite road, said asphalt laying of 2. 3 kilometers Lantoro Elite road would start next week as part of efforts to decongest traffic flow along Iyana Mortuary – Idi Aba road.

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Transportation

Road projects: We won’t demolish properties arbitrarily – Makinde

By Web News 713

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government would not demolish any property to facilitate road construction without adequately engaging with the owners and paying due compensations.

Governor Makinde stated this during an assessment tour of the abandoned Kuola-Jankata-Benbo-Apata Road on the Akala Expressway, which connects the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to the Ibadan-Abeokuta Road.

He noted that his government would ensure the completion of the project, adding that the project was already captured in the 2020 Budget.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor was in company of the Commissioner for Works, Professor Raphael Afonja and other government officials.

Governor Makinde noted that a lot of money had been expended on the road project, adding that the project was abandoned during the tenure of the immediate past administration.

He stated that his administration would complete the road to decongest traffic on the Ring Road axis, affirming, however, that the government would not demolish people’s properties without compensating them.

He said: “You cannot demolish people’s properties without compensating them. So, we will engage them. And from the feelers that I can see out there, they [property owners and residents] also want development in this area. Of a truth, we must know that development comes at a price. It may be painful but, for the common good of all, I believe they will cooperate with us. 

“The legal tussle is because there is usually a misunderstanding or disagreement. Even if you go to war, it will still boil down to the fact that you all need to sit down to end the war. And, soon, we will engage them and I believe everybody will align.”

The Governor added that it would be a quick win for the Government to complete the abandoned project, which he noted would ease traffic on Ring Road, as commuters travelling from Lagos-Toll Gate axis towards Apata-Abeokuta Road would no longer need to go through Ring Road.

“You can see that a lot of money has been expended by trying to link the road coming from the Toll Gate area to the Ibadan-Abeokuta road. It is just about three kilometres to get here. If we do it, we will decongest the Ring-Road and people coming from Lagos will either go through this way or the other way. They don’t need to reach Ring Road to get here.

“The project has already been captured in the 2020 budget and I think this is a quick win for us,” the Governor said.

Signed

Taiwo Adisa

Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State Governor

January 13, 2020.