Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, yesterday, said his government will continue with its infrastructural drive, especially in the area of road construction as a catalyst for economic growth and development.
Abiodun spoke at the commissioning of the six kilometres (first phase) of the Siun-Owode-Ofada road in the Obafemi Owode Local Government of the state.
Speaking at the event, which was attended by the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahaman AbdulRasak, Governor Abiodun emphasised the importance of road construction in the overall development of the state.
The governor described the newly rehabilitated road as an alternative to the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, adding it would also impact positively on the socio-economic development of communities along the road.
He said the construction of the road was a testimony to the dedication to strategic and methodical development of infrastructure across the state to enhance the socio-economic landscape as enshrined in the ‘Building our Future Together’ agenda of his administration.
“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.
“The road is an alternative for people from Abeokuta to Lagos. It will significantly impact the socio-economy development of the state,” the governor said.
He added that the road is the first to be commissioned this year, just as the Mowe-Ofada Road has been completed, adding that his administration would soon commission more roads, including the Ilaro-Owode Road and the Gateway International Cargo Airport at Ilisan.
Governor Abiodun listed Obantoko, Gbonogun, Ikorita Meje-Aderinde-Olokotutu, Olomore-Sanni, Somorin-Kemta-Idi-Aba, Panseke-Adigbe as well as the Olusegun Osoba-Toyin-Agbado as some of the roads that have been attended to in Ogun Central senatorial district, even as he pledged more roads would be put in good shape soon.
Abiodun spoke on why some road projects were delayed and blamed the development on the high price of construction materials.