Ogun Govt reaffirms commitment to rehabilitation, reconstruction of roads
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads across the state, particularly those linking educational institutions, to enhance accessibility, ease transportation and improve the socio-economic well-being of residents. The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to rehabilitating and reconstructing roads, with a particular focus on those connecting educational institutions. This commitment aims to enhance accessibility, improve transportation, and boost the overall socio-economic welfare of residents in the state.
During a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, representatives of the Nigeria Student Legislative Council met with the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, and the Permanent Secretary, Olukayode Akintomide. The visit aimed to bring attention to the poor condition of some link roads serving tertiary institutions and their negative impact on students, staff, and other road users.
The student council's chairman, Ayoola Afeni, highlighted the challenges posed by the substandard road infrastructure, stressing that good roads are crucial for effective academic activities. He urged the state government to prioritize the reconstruction of identified roads to support the academic community.
In response, Olukayode Akintomide appreciated the students for their constructive engagement and revealed that the government had already approved several roads for reconstruction across Ogun State, including those mentioned by the student representatives. He emphasized that, under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, the administration had constructed, reconstructed, and rehabilitated over 1,500 kilometers of roads in the state, including those serving tertiary institutions and other educational communities.
Akintomide assured the students that the ministry would continue to monitor approved projects and adhere to the proper technical procedures for their implementation. However, he urged the students to act as ambassadors for infrastructure preservation by discouraging activities such as indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roads, blocking waterways, and other actions that could damage public infrastructure.
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