Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Bola Tinubu, announced that work has begun on the Abeokuta-Ifo-Sango-Abule Egba Highway, a project neglected by the previous administration under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who last ruled the country in 2007.
Onanuga remarked that the road had become a significant embarrassment due to years of neglect.
He praised Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for initiating the construction after Tinubu’s administration handed the project over to the state government.
Posting the commencement of the road construction via his X page, Abiodun wrote: “Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun at the flag-off ceremony for the reconstruction of the Abeokuta/Ifo/Sango/Abule-Egba Road, we welcomed all attendees and expressed our gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the transfer of this critical project to Ogun State.
“This road, spanning 70 kilometres, is vital for connecting key regions within Ogun and Lagos States, supporting both local and national economic activities, and serving as a crucial link to neighbouring West African countries.
“We assured our citizens that the road will be reconstructed to world-class standards, with features such as drainage systems, sidewalks, and traffic signs. The project is expected to create jobs for both skilled and unskilled workers, boost economic activity, and improve the quality of life for residents.
“The reconstruction effort is part of our broader strategy to enhance infrastructure across Ogun State, contributing to job creation, poverty alleviation, and food security.”
Reacting, Onanuga said: “Work begins on the Abeokuta-Ifo-Sango-Abule Egba Highway. The very important road was neglected during the Obasanjo presidency and became a huge embarrassment to the people of Ogun state.
“We must show appreciation to Governor Abiodun for taking on the reconstruction of the road after the Tinubu administration transferred it to the Ogun State Government.”
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