The Ogun State House of Assembly has instructed the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) to take immediate action against the indiscriminate parking of vehicles under the Kuto Flyover in Abeokuta. The directive, aimed at restoring order and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations around the Kuto Roundabout, seeks to enhance public safety and improve traffic flow.
The Assembly’s Committee on Finance and Appropriations, chaired by Musefiu Lamidi, issued the directive during the ongoing 2026 budget defense by ministries, departments, and agencies. The committee identified persistent gridlock at the location as a result of drivers traveling against traffic and commercial vehicles loading and off‑loading passengers indiscriminately.
In addition to the traffic issue, the committee tasked the Ministry of Transportation with aligning the development of the Gateway Airport with the state’s economic agenda. This alignment is intended to ensure that the project boosts investment, connectivity, and revenue generation.
During the budget defense, Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation Olugbenga Dairo announced plans to establish a state‑owned airline, complementing the existing partnership with ValueJet Airline. He also confirmed that the state will commence cargo flight operations and set up an aircraft maintenance and repair facility at the Gateway Airport from the next fiscal year.
Other agencies, including TRACE, the Gateway Airport, and the Vehicle Inspection Office, presented their budget proposals to the House Committee. The committee also received presentations from the State Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, the Ministry of Rural Development, and the State House of Assembly, among others.
These directives and development plans underscore the state government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and fostering economic growth. Successful implementation will be crucial for achieving the state’s economic objectives and enhancing the overall quality of life for its citizens. The agencies will now work to execute the directives, with the Assembly committee monitoring their progress.
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