Senator Ibikunle Amosun, the Governor of Ogun State has disclosed his administration’s readiness towards constructing more urban, semi urban and rural roads so as to ensure overall development of the State.
Governor Amosun who disclosed this on the floor of the State House of Assembly while presenting the 2018 Appropriation Bill titled ‘’Budget of Accelerated Development’’, listed the names of urban roads to be constructed to include 26km Sagamu-Ogijo road, 28km Ikangba-Ilese-Itele road, 26km Ilisan – Ago-Iwoye road Others are 36 kilometre Abeokuta – Sagamu interchange road, 24km Atan-Agbara road, 42km Sango-Ojodu road, 5.5km Enugada-Adatan road, 3.5km Itoku-Ajitadun-Iberekodo road and 10km Adatan-Alabata – Camp MO Amosun who was quoted in a statement by the head of media in the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ayokunle Ewuoso noted that 171 rural roads and 25 semi-urban roads cutting across the three Senatorial Districts had been earmarked for construction while three fly over bridges at Ilaro, Oju Ore in Ota and Lusada junction would be constructe
He said ‘’the provision of adequate infrastructure will always be a critical part of this government drive provide development of our people. As the Gateway State we will use all the resources at our disposal to ensure that our business people and residents alike enjoy continuous improved mobility in and around our State’
The Governor pointed out that 21.3 per cent share of the total budget was allocated to the Rural and Infrastructural Development/Employment Generation, adding that a budget size of N345.42billion which represented 57 percent increase compared to the 2017 budget was presented in order to commence new projects and fast track the completion of the on-going ones before the end of his tenure.
Amosun assured that government would not relent in its efforts at ensuring the development of the Olokola Deep Sea Port and the Olokola Free Trade Zone, urging well meaning investors to partner with Government in its bid at developing Tongeji Islan
The governor disclosed that the government at the centre has commenced work on the Lagos -Ibadan rail line which would have several stations in the state as well as a rolling stock yard in Kajola in Ifo Local Government Area.
“In addition the federal government has located a new dry port in Papalanto aside from the main station in Abeokuta. This development will enhance our position as the Gateway State as it will enhance the trade opportunities, reduce cost of doing business and make Ogun State even more attractive destination for residents and businesses” Amosun remarked.
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