By Adesakin Adefemi
The Ogun State Government has announced that it has delivered more than 1,600 kilometres of road since 2019 and is now aiming to complete at least 2,000 kilometres before Governor Dapo Abiodun’s tenure ends.
Commissioner for Works Ade Akinsanya disclosed the milestone during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, noting that construction activities are currently underway in all 20 local government areas of the state.
Akinsanya explained that the administration inherited over 4,000 kilometres of deteriorated roads and responded with a comprehensive infrastructure strategy focused on rural connectivity, food‑security corridors, economic hubs and access to schools. “We are talking about thousands of kilometres of bad roads, and as of today, we have completed more than 1,600 kilometres across the state,” he said. “We are not concentrating on one area alone work is ongoing in all 20 local governments.”
Key projects highlighted include the reconstruction of the 70‑kilometre Ota Abeokuta road, as well as extensive works in Ado‑Odo/Ota, Ifo and Akute. Previously impassable routes such as Ajuwon Akute, Alhaji Kosoko Akute and Yakoyo Alagbole have been fully rehabilitated, markedly improving traffic flow between Ogun and neighboring Lagos communities.
Akinsanya added that construction is progressing steadily from Ota through Akute to Ijoko, with several sections already completed and others actively under development. “The pace of work reflects our commitment to delivering safe, reliable road networks for residents and businesses alike,” he emphasized.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, defended the administration’s infrastructure drive, stressing that road projects are being evenly distributed throughout the state. “When the governor assumed office in 2019, he promised to democratize infrastructure across all local governments, and that is exactly what is happening,” Akinmade said.
He further pointed out that the 16 kilometres being referenced in one axis is just a fraction of the roads delivered statewide. “Several roads have recently been commissioned in Abeokuta and other towns, underscoring that infrastructure development remains a central focus despite population pressure from Ogun’s proximity to Lagos,” Akinmade added.
Akinmade urged critics to acknowledge the broader scope of ongoing projects, describing claims of little achievement as “unfair and misleading.” He emphasized that the government’s road‑building agenda is a cornerstone of its economic and social development plan.
Together, the officials reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming road infrastructure across Ogun State, with the target of reaching at least 2,000 kilometres of completed roads before the administration winds down.
