By Our Reporter
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a raft of major infrastructural projects and traditional leadership appointments aimed at accelerating development and strengthening governance across the state.
The decisions, according to a statement made available to newsmen, were taken on Friday at the Executive Council meeting, held at the Executive Chamber and presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Top on the list of approvals is the rehabilitation and construction of seven roads across the three senatorial districts to improve connectivity and stimulate socio-economic activities.
The approved roads include a 2.3km, 10.3m width Molipa Expressway Roundabout to Ibadan Garage along Ejirin–Folagbade Roundabout, Ijebu-Ode - 2.3km, 10.3m width; Bible College Road, Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area – additional rehabilitation works; Ajaka Road via Awolowo Market, Sagamu – 870m, 8m width; Gbadebo Street, Hospital Road, Ayegbami, Sagamu – 900m, 8m width and Okenla Street, off Imoru Road, Ijebu-Ode – 0.53km, 10m width.
Others are Yemogun Street, Ogere, Ikenne Local Government Area – 1.25km, 7.3m width and Right-hand side of Carwash–Moore Junction Road, Adatan, Abeokuta – reconstruction.
The projects are expected to enhance mobility, ease traffic congestion, and open up communities for increased commercial and residential activities.
Council also approved the reconstruction and completion of the Block E Office Complex within the State Secretariat, Oke Imosan, Abeokuta (Phase 1).
The facility, which had been renamed "Revenue House" is designed to provide a conducive working environment to strengthen revenue generation and enhance operational efficiency across government agencies.
The development, according to the statement, forms part of ongoing efforts by the Abiodun administration to modernise public infrastructure and boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
"In furtherance of efforts to strengthen grassroots governance and preserve traditional institutions, the Council confirmed the following traditional leadership appointments:
"Prince Raheem Afolabi Ogunlaja – Nnoku of Iraye, Remo North Local Government Area.
"Prince Tajudeen Adeoye Olukunle – Onisale of Isale, Gbokoto, Yewa North Local Government Area.
"Prince Obajimi Sunday Olatunji – Alodo of Ado, Sagamu.
"Prince Dr. Adesegun Adedapo Ogunsola – Lowa Ibu of Batoro, Sagamu.
"Prince (Elder) Moses Oludotun Fadairo – Baale of Orile Oko," the statement said.
"The confirmations reaffirm the administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions as key partners in community development, security, and socio-cultural cohesion across Ogun State," it concluded.
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