Ogun State government has announced its readiness to embark on palliative measures to make some roads, damaged by the ongoing rainy season motorable.
The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, made this known on Thursday.
Speaking while inspecting the level of damage caused by erosion on some roads across the state on Thursday, he assured that the state’s Ministry of Works would soon carry out comprehensive road repairs across the state.
Akinsanya said the government was aware of the challenges confronting the people, particularly road users.
“The rainy season is here and we are aware of the attendant challenges it has on our roads. However, the government is monitoring the situation and is already putting adequate palliative measures in place to arrest the menace,” he said.
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Some of the roads identified include Mowe-Ofada in Obafemi local government, the second lane of Adatan – Moore Junction in Abeokuta South local government and Akute-Alagbole in Ifo local government area, among others.
He said the identified roads, along with others would receive adequate attention immediately after the rain subsides.
Akinsanya said that the reconstruction of sections of Ijoko-Akute road was ongoing and that was being done in phases.
He reassured residents of the state that their well-being and welfare remained the utmost priority of the state government, adding that Governor Abiodun was resolute and committed to improving not only the economic viability of the state but make life more bearable for the citizenry.
