The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, this Wednesday, inaugurated 2.1km Lantoro-Elite-Idi-Aba Road in Abeokuta, promising more developmental projects across the state.
Inaugurating the road, Governor Abiodun said the road which was chosen for rehabilitation by his administration in conjunction with the Community Development Associations, traditional rulers and other stakeholders, would drastically reduce travel time and resolve traffic gridlock.
He noted that the road was among the first set of road projects initiated by the current administration as part of its avowed commitment to the implementation of its Infrastructural development pillars.
Informing that the road was executed through direct labour under the watch of Ogun State Public Works Agency (OGPWA) to ensure minimal cost without compromising the quality of the job, the Governor explained that the method provided direct employment to the youth in the project catchment area and ensure the engagement of local suppliers.
According to the Governor the project, Oke lantoro-Elite-Idi-Aba road will serve as an effective alternative and bye pass to those who are coming from either Lantoro or Obantoko area or Asero and going to Idi-Aba or Ajebo road as they will not need to go through Iyana Mortuary Junction.
The governor who explained that the road would enhance the quality of life of residents around the area said it would also improve on the commercial activities in line with the vision of the current administration.
Government Abiodun reassured that construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of intra-city roads would continue across all the twenty local governments in the state.
The Governor pointed out that roads are currently being constructed in 18 out of the 20 Local Government Areas in Ogun, stating that no fewer than 272 kilometres of road had been constructed across the state in the last two years.
While urging residents of the area to take ownership of the road and protect it from vandals, Governor Abiodun assured that the reconstruction of the Phase 2 of the road from Oke Lantoro to Isale Ake on the other side of the Moshood Abiola way, would soon commence.
