The Governor of Ogun State, Mr Dapo Abiodun, has advised residents of the state not to allow themselves to be used by his political opponents for their selfish gain.
He said this while reacting to the public outcry over the poor state of roads in some parts of the state, especially the Ota–Itele–Lafenwa road, which many described as a death trap, particularly when it rains.
It is a link road to Lagos State. The Lagos end of the road at Ayobo is good, while the Ogun end from Mopol Junction is in a deplorable state.
In a message to residents of Ogun State on Tuesday, the Governor said his administration was working tirelessly to ensure no part of the Gateway State is “left behind in our ongoing drive for inclusive and balanced development.”
However, he said some persons not happy with the government are bent on painting the state bad in their quest to grab power.
“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,” he stated.
He noted that, “Beyond roads, Ogun State is breaking new frontiers with landmark achievements, from our world-class Gateway International Airport to the new Sports Complex and the largest cement factory in West Africa.”
Mr Abiodun assured residents that his administration would “continue working tirelessly until every part of Ogun feels the impact of good governance and sustainable development.”
He disclosed that, “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 per cent progress in most cases, and our commitment remains unshaken.”
“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,” he further stated.
“In the Ifo–Sango Ota–Idiroko axis, we are simultaneously working on four major highways, including the 140-kilometre Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway, which we are fixing despite its federal status, and the Sango–Idiroko road, where construction is steadily ongoing.
“Similarly, we have completed over 22 kilometres of roads linking Ijoko, Agbado, and Alagbole, while the 24-kilometre Ota–Itele–Lafenwa stretch has already been captured in our proposed 2026 budget. This reflects our unwavering resolve to extend development to every corner of the state,” he said.