The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, revealed over the weekend that his administration is set to award the contract for the reconstruction of the Ikenne township road. The road, which will commence from Aiyepe junction, is aimed at further enhancing the connectivity of the area. This announcement was made by Governor Abiodun during the 47th annual Ikenne Ereke Day celebration held at the Ereke Civic Center in Ikenne.
Addressing the crowd, Governor Abiodun emphasized that the reconstruction of the township road will complement the completion of the stretch of road coming from Sagamu. He also shared plans to convert the abandoned model school, which was initiated by the previous administration, into a World Class Center of Excellence under his government’s purview.
Regarding the Ikenne township road project, Governor Abiodun stated, “I will soon be awarding the Ikenne township road contract, which will start from the Aiyepe junction to Uren River. This will complete the stretch coming from Sagamu and give this town the beauty it deserves.”
The Governor explained that the decision not to dualize the Sagamu-Ikenne road was a result of a thorough analysis of traffic data. He reassured the people of Ikenne that his government would monitor traffic patterns closely and if warranted, complete the dualization of the road in the future.
Furthermore, Governor Abiodun provided updates on the progress of the Ogun State Agro Cargo Airport, stating that it will be commissioned before the end of 2023. He expressed his confidence that commercial activities will commence at the airport, which will serve as a significant driver for economic growth in the region. Additionally, the Governor announced plans to establish a dry port in the state, further facilitating trade and export opportunities for local manufacturers.
In his speech, Governor Abiodun attributed the rise in internally generated revenue (IGR) in Ogun State to the strong political will of his administration. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the Governor and highlighted the state’s remarkable improvement in IGR rankings.
“I remain very humble to be the governor of this great state; the state with the most improved internally generated revenue in the country according to Budgit. By the grace of God, we are the third largest in internally generated revenue from the very back position that we occupied in the recent past. This has been possible because of our strong political will and dogged determination to change the old order and move the state towards sustainable growth and prosperity,” he concluded.
Prior to the Governor’s address, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the former Vice President, commended the people of Ikenne and conveyed her warm regards during the annual celebration.
