Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State on Thursday said his government will leave no stone unturned in its infrastructural drive, especially in the area of road construction which is an important factor for economic growth and development.
This was disclosed as part of his speech at the inauguration of the six kilometres (first phase) of the Siun-Owode-Ofada Road in the Obafemi Owode Local Government of the state.
“The road represents a vital link between communities to boost local economies and connect all those coming from Abeokuta to Siun, Owode up to Mowe. This local government is where people work in Lagos but reside and commune daily,” he said.
“The road is an alternative for people from Abeokuta to Lagos. It will significantly impact the socio-economic development of the state.”
He reminded the inhabitants of Ogun that the road is the first to be inaugurated this year, just as the Mowe-Ofada Road has been completed. He pledged that his administration would soon inaugurate more roads including the Ilaro -Owode Road and the Gateway International Cargo Airport at Ilisan.
Counting his administration’s achievements in Ogun Central Senatorial District, the Ogun helmsman listed Obantoko, Gbonogun, Ikorita Meje-Aderinde-Olokotutu, Olomore-Sanni, Somorin- Kemta-Idi-Aba, Panseke-Adigbe and the Olusegun Osoba-Toyin-Agbado as some of the roads that have been rehabilitated of reconstructed.
“We have had a slowdown in construction due to the situation of things in the country in the last few months which has not allowed for objective pricing of construction materials.
“But for us, construction represents a lot. Besides the fact that road construction allows for the movement of goods, services, and people, the construction industry is the largest employer of labour. So, we will continue to prioritise construction.
“We have harvested priority roads in each local government area. We will begin our reconstruction all over again as a result of the price stability. Our contractors will go back to the sites. All the roads harvested during our last town hall meetings, you will begin to see construction on the roads.”
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