After outcry, criticism, Abiodun orders reconstruction of 8.17 Magboro-Makogi road

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has, finally approved the reconstruction of the 8.17 kilometres Magboro-Makogi Road in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.

The residents of the said area had pleaded for a long time, cried and criticised previous administration abandonment.

The approval will also cover the Magboro underbridge.

Prince Abiodun made the announcement on Monday at the flag-off of the 2024 Rice Harvesting Season, which took place in Igboko village.

The governor said reconstructing the road would open up the area to more development, even as he disclosed that the state government intends to provide about 2,000 hectares for rice cultivation in the region.

He said: “I am glad that today, I had the opportunity to drive on this road myself. I have seen the condition of the road; but beyond the condition, I have seen how densely populated this area is. I also appreciate the impact this road will have on our farmland.

“So today, I know that I am a promise-keeping governor. I only talk and do; I don’t talk without doing. I am going to immediately award the contract for the reconstruction of this road.”