Abiodun commissions Imeko-Afon township highway, orders instant reconstruction of Olorunda–Imeko highway
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday commissioned the Imeko-Afon Township Street and ordered the instant reconstruction of the Olorunda–Imeko Street.
The Imeko-Afon Township Street, initially constructed in 1959 by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was commissioned at a ceremony held in Imeko-Afon Native Authorities Space.
Talking on the occasion, Governor Abiodun mentioned the choice to reconstruct the Olorunda–Imeko Street adopted his private expertise whereas touring on the highway earlier within the day, describing its situation as deplorable.
In line with the governor, he instantly directed the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure to organize an estimate for the undertaking and make sure that the highway is marketed for bidding by certified contractors.
“I advised the commissioner that the undertaking should go to the subsequent Government Council assembly and that building ought to start instantly,” Abiodun mentioned.
The governor disclosed that his administration has constructed greater than 1,600 kilometres of roads throughout the state within the final six and a half years. He added that the federal government additionally facilitated the development of the 100-kilometre Sagamu Interchange–Papalanto–Obelle Street utilizing strengthened concrete.
Abiodun mentioned his administration would proceed to answer criticism by means of efficiency, stressing that Yewaland would proceed to obtain its fair proportion of improvement.
He additionally recommended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Badagry–Sokoto Freeway undertaking, which passes by means of Imeko-Afon, noting that the undertaking would considerably ease the transportation of agricultural produce upon completion.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, mentioned the Imeko-Afon Township Street would improve commerce between Imeko-Afon and Abeokuta North Native Authorities Areas and assist handle flooding challenges in the neighborhood.
The Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, praised the administration for what he described as a renewed improvement deal with Ogun West, urging the governor to maintain the momentum.
Equally, the Obaladi of Afon, Oba Babatunde Rasheed, recommended the governor for reconstructing the township highway, which he mentioned had been deserted by earlier administrations.
Chairman of Imeko-Afon Native Authorities, Hon. Theophilus Oloyede, mentioned the undertaking demonstrated the federal government’s dedication to {economic} improvement, noting that improved highway entry would enhance agricultural actions.
Additionally talking, the lawmaker representing Imeko-Afon State Constituency, Hon. Jemili Akingbade, described the undertaking as a significant enhance to commerce and agriculture within the space.
The member representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency within the Home of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, additionally lauded the state authorities’s efforts on highway infrastructure, saying the Imeko-Afon Township Street would promote prosperity for the individuals and the state.