Ogun approves seven road projects, 'Revenue House', confirms traditional rulers’ appointments
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a series of major infrastructural projects and traditional leadership appointments aimed at accelerating development and enhancing governance across the state. The decisions were
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a series of major infrastructural projects and traditional leadership appointments aimed at accelerating development and enhancing governance across the state.
The decisions were taken during the Executive Council meeting on Friday, presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Executive Chamber.
Foremost among the approvals is the rehabilitation and construction of seven roads across the three senatorial districts, intended to improve connectivity and stimulate socio-economic activities. The roads include: 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; Okenla Street, off Imoru Road, Ijebu-Ode – 0.53km, 10m width; Yemogun Street, Ogere, Ikenne Local Government Area – 1.25km, 7.3m width; Right-hand side of Carwash–Moore Junction Road, Adatan, Abeokuta – reconstruction
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These 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). Renamed “Revenue House,” the facility is designed to provide a modern working environment to strengthen revenue generation and improve operational efficiency across government agencies, reflecting the administration’s commitment to modernising public infrastructure.
In addition, the Executive Council confirmed several traditional leadership appointments to strengthen grassroots governance and preserve cultural institutions: 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 confirmations underscore the administration’s focus on empowering traditional institutions as strategic partners in community development, security, and socio-cultural cohesion across Ogun State.
