Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing the 20-kilometre Akute–Ijoko Road in Ifo Local Government Area, describing the project as a critical infrastructure link for residents and commuters.
The governor gave the assurance while inspecting ongoing work on the first phase of the 9.7-kilometre stretch of the road, shortly after commissioning the Akute–Ajuwon–Alagbole Road, also in the same local government area.
Governor Abiodun noted that the Akute–Ijoko Road is being executed in phases under a well-structured implementation plan developed by his administration. He said the government was fully committed to delivering the project despite the complexities involved.
“This road is almost 20 kilometres long — 20 kilometres of dual carriageway, which means 40 kilometres with drainages. By His grace, we will finish this road,” he assured.
He recalled that the road had been abandoned for years and further deteriorated due to what he described as poorly coordinated attempts at reconstruction by a previous administration.
“What you see here was an abandoned road. The road would probably have been better left the way it was. An administration did whatever and made it much worse than it ever was. You know it is impossible for government to function without coordination. You must have a plan and you must have priorities,” he said.
Abiodun stated that the phased implementation aligns with the yearnings of the people, adding that his administration places a premium on public consultation. He said nothing gives him more satisfaction than witnessing the joy and relief of residents during project inspections.
“This road is a very important connector between Ogun West and Ogun Central, linking Sango-Ota, a neighbouring local government to Lagos, and Ifo II through Ifo I,” he explained.
He noted that the project has been divided into two phases, with the first phase extending slightly beyond the Agbado Station area, up to the Sango–Lanbe–Ijoko Road corridor.
