Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed the immediate reconstruction of Ita-Oshin-Ayetoro Road in Ogun West Senatorial District.

Abiodun directed the Ministry of Works to carry out an assessment of the road preparatory to the reconstruction plan.

The governor gave the directive during the commissioning of the seven kilometres Ibooro/Imasayi/Ayetoro Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

He said it has become expedient to reconstruct the federal road which he said would not make movement from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, to Ibooro and other communities enjoyable if left undone.

Governor Abiodun, who stated that his administration would divide the road into phases, said movement from the state capital to Ayetoro would soon become a pleasurable drive.

Abiodun said: “On my way here from Abeokuta, I rode through the Ita-Oshin to this intersection. I asked my Special Adviser how many kilometres bearing in mind that this is yet another federal road amongst so many federal roads that we have in Ogun State.

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“This road will not allow us to reap the full benefit of this road that we are doing from Imasayi to Ayetoro. We have to do something about it and I want to make that pronouncement today.

“I have instructed that the Ministry of Works immediately come here and do an assessment of the road from Ita-Oshin to Ibooro. We will divide that road into phases, maybe two or three phases and we will begin the immediate reconstruction of that road.

“We have left it initially because the Federal Government promised that they were going to reconstruct it. But as you can see, they are not ready. Be rest assured that coming from Abeokuta to Ayetoro very soon will be a very pleasurable drive.”

The governor further launched the second phase of the the Ibooro/Imassyi/Ayetoro Road, promising its timely completion.

Abiodun, therefore, appealed to the people of the state to continue to support the policies of President Bola Tinubu-led administration, saying the deregulation of the petroleum industry by the president would bring better times for the country.

In his remarks, the Special Adviser, Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, said the road which had been in bad condition before its reconstruction would bring succor to the residents of surrounding communities and mitigate flooding, which was initially common in the area.

He added that the road would also enable smooth transportation of farm produce, commuters, and motorists.

The Star