Work Commence On Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway -Abiodun

Work Commence On Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway -Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, announced that work will soon begin on the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway.

The governor also said, the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered Mass Transit Buses would be launched next week Monday.

Speaking at this year’s Odun Omo Owu celebration with the theme “A New Dawn” held at Oba Adeleye Park, Sokori, Abeokuta North Local Government Area, the governor also said his administration has commenced the construction of a Dry Port at Kajola whose multiplying effects would further open up the State for investments.

Governor Abiodun who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, said the conversion of the mass buses to CNG, was part of the palliative measures taken to lessen the effects of fuel subsidy removal, saying Ogun State remains the first in the country to record such achievement.

He said: “We have also invested heavily in security, thus making Ogun State one of the safest and most suitable States for investment to thrive in Nigeria. This has tremendously helped us to curtail pockets of violence across the state, especially the recent cult clashes at Sagamu.

“Without any fear of contradiction, Kabiyesi and distinguished guests here present, I can boldly say that as at today, we have perhaps the most conducive environment and adequate infrastructural development models that ensure that Ogun State is the safest place to live, work and do business and we are proud as a Government on this feat.

The governor added: “Let me make it abundantly clear that the contemporary history of Yoruba race is completely inchoate without the role of the Owu Kingdom, especially in the early 19th century downward.

“It is a thing of joy today that despite the temporary setback of those days, the people of Owu has proudly created a common cultural identity and distinct heritage within the Nigeria’s political space, especially in the South West.