The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a new round of infrastructure and development projects, including the construction of 450 affordable homes, legislative quarters, the reconstruction of the state’s Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, and the rehabilitation of major roads such as the Mopol Junction–Lafenwa Junction Road in Ota.
The approvals, announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, also include the construction of 28 official quarters for members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, 28 duplexes for sale at Ibara GRA Scheme II, and the upgrading of several traditional stools across the state.
Among the road projects approved are the reconstruction of the Okun-Owa–Ijebu-Ode Road, the Ago-Iwoye–Ijebu-Igbo–Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic Road, Phase One of the Odeda–Olugbo Road, the 3.6-kilometre Mopol Junction–Lafenwa Junction Road in Ota, and the Agbala Road in Iperu.
The council said the projects are aimed at improving connectivity, opening up communities, easing movement, and supporting economic activities across Ogun’s three senatorial districts.
It also approved the recognition and upgrading of the Akoko of Tongeji Island, the Onitafin of Orile Itafin and the Olu of Orile Itori-Odo as recognised chieftaincies, alongside the creation and upgrading of selected coronet stools under the Ijebu, Egba and Yewa Traditional Councils.
According to Akinmade, the decisions reflect Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to modernising public infrastructure, expanding affordable housing, preserving government assets and strengthening traditional institutions.
He said the reconstruction of the Assembly quarters and the Governor’s Lodge would provide better facilities for governance while replacing ageing structures that had become uneconomical to maintain.
Akinmade added that the 450-unit housing scheme would expand access to affordable homes and stimulate economic activities, while the Ibara GRA duplex project is expected to attract private investment and increase the value of the estate.
On the traditional institution reforms, he said the approvals would preserve Ogun’s cultural heritage, strengthen grassroots governance and deepen collaboration between traditional rulers and government in promoting peace, security and community development.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to delivering durable infrastructure, strengthening institutions and creating an enabling environment for investment and inclusive growth across the state.