The Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that several roads in the state were already in deplorable condition before he was elected in 2019.
Governor Abiodun assured residents that no part of the state will be left behind, affirming that infrastructural projects are advancing in every area of Ogun.
The governor’s remarks come on the heels of recent backlash from some Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) about the poor condition of roads in the state.
Reacting on Tuesday, he said: “We have consistently maintained that no part of Ogun State will be left behind in our ongoing drive for inclusive and balanced development. Our administration is currently executing infrastructure projects that cut across the three senatorial districts, ensuring that every community benefits from our vision to build a modern, connected, and prosperous Ogun.”
Abiodun disclosed that in the Ifo–Sango Ota–Idiroko axis, his administration is simultaneously working on four major highways, including the 140-kilometre Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway, which is being fixed despite its federal status, and the Sango–Idiroko Road, where construction is steadily ongoing.
He also announced the completion of over 22 kilometres of roads linking Ijoko, Agbado, and Alagbole, adding that the 24-kilometre Ota–Itele–Lafenwa stretch has already been captured in the proposed 2026 budget.
“This reflects our unwavering resolve to extend development to every corner of the state. We recognize the people’s right to demand the dividends of democracy, but we urge residents to be wary of those who seek to mislead the public for political gain.
“The truth is that many of these roads were in deplorable condition long before we came into office in 2019, and we have since turned several of them into active construction sites with visible progress.
“From the Sango–Ijoko–Agbado–Oke Aro–Lambe–Akute road to the Sango Ota–Papalanto–Abeokuta and Sango–Idiroko highways, we have recorded over 50% progress in most cases, and our commitment remains unshaken,” he stated.
Governor Abiodun noted that beyond roads, Ogun State is breaking new frontiers with landmark achievements, from the world-class Gateway International Airport to the new Sports Complex and the largest cement factory in West Africa.
He further pledged to continue working tirelessly until every part of Ogun feels the impact of good governance and sustainable development.
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