Ecstasy as Ogun government lifts Imeko-Afon towns with road infrastructure

Residents of Imeko-Afon Local Government Area in Ogun could not hide their joy over the weekend when Governor Dapo Abiodun inaugurated the 2.4 km Oke-Ola road.

People, who flocked to the road inauguration site, expressed their joy and gratitude to the state governor for the speedy delivery of the project, reeling the benefits to be gained from the infrastructure.

Leading in this regard, the Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Olanite, appreciated that the state government had come to the aid of the city which over the years had been neglected by previous administrations .

He said that the city, in addition to being a spiritual city, has agricultural potential and called on the state government to invest more in infrastructure needs, especially the renovation of the oldest school and the City Palace Road.

The professor emeritus of history, who is also a native of the city, Anthony Asiwaju, praised the governor for keeping his election promises, saying that the governor wrote his name in gold with the construction of the road.

A shopkeeper in the town, Ms. Ganiyat Olatunji, said she was delighted that the road had been repaired by the current administration, saying that apart from helping their business grow, it would speed up the social development of the city.

A commercial motorcycle rider, Samuel Ayorinde, said that the construction of the road would increase his income because the damage caused by the bad road to his motorcycles would be greatly minimized.

Officially opening the 2.4 km road in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said his administration had moved from the era of groundbreaking to commissioning period for projects across the state.

Abiodun said Oke Ola Road is strategic for the economic development of Ogun West Senatorial District and the state in general.

Speaking in the presence of senior political officials, party loyalists and traditional leaders, Abiodun said the commissioning of the road remains a change from the past as "it is the first to be carried out in Yewaland for many years.

"This administration has been in the saddle for three years and four months, it has started this process of commissioning the roads and we have started right here in Imeko-Afon LG," he said.

Abiodun said the road project is another symbolic demonstration of his administration's approach to the strategic, methodical and systemic development of Ogun State.

He described the construction of the road as a deliberate approach to ensure a smooth interconnection between food baskets, industrial centers and neighboring states.

"Ogun State remains the largest cassava producer in Nigeria and one of the largest maize producers in Nigeria. Imeko/Afon is one of the reasons why we take this advantageous position. This same Imeko/Afon is also host to Oodua Groups Investment Company Limited cassava cultivation and processing project in Imeko, and some agricultural settlements.A few meters from here is Oha village farm” , he noted.

The Governor, who described the city as the agricultural center of the state, claimed that the Oke Ola Road would also serve as an interstate road that connects Oyo State via Malete City and contributes to improve the security device along the road. various border municipalities of the axis.

"We can't forget that Imeko/Afon is also a window to the vast corridor of West Africa, therefore, this road is versatile. On the one hand, it is a road of township which adds to the aesthetics of Imeko town.”

“At the macroeconomic level, this is a boost for our agriculture and industrialization program, as it connects our agricultural establishments with the facilities of the Oodua Group. It is also an interstate link and an international access road, therefore, the road further marks the advantageous position of Ogun State as a true gateway state,” Abiodun said. /p>

He added that his administration is committed to making Ogun a real premier destination for investors, not only in Nigeria but in Africa, reiterating that his government will continue to do a lot of work on creating employment, poverty reduction and food security. .

"We will continue to demonstrate our commitment to developing partnerships with our people in education, health, infrastructure, trade, youth development, agriculture and other sectors. keys that have direct and positive impacts on our populations.

“Let me call on all relevant stakeholders to continue cooperating with us. As development partners of the Ogun State project, we will walk this path to glory and realize the of Ogun of our collective dream,” the Governor emphasized.

While thanking the people of Imeko Afon Local Government for their support, the Governor reiterated his administration's commitment to inclusive, equitable and just development and distribution of local amenities. .