The Ogun State Executive Council, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, has formally approved a comprehensive infrastructure expansion and urban renewal package spanning housing, legislative quarters, road rehabilitation, and traditional council recognitions.
The developments form part of the state’s urban modernization master plan aimed at tackling housing deficits, upgrading dilapidated public assets, and expanding inter-community road networks.
Breakdown of Key Approvals
1. Housing & Public Asset Modernization
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450 Affordable Residential Units: Construction of 450 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows across key senatorial axes through the Ogun State Housing Corporation.
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Legislators’ Quarters: Construction of 28 modern official quarters for lawmakers in the Ogun State House of Assembly to replace legacy structures built in 1976 that failed structural safety evaluations.
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Commercial Real Estate: Construction of 28 sellable duplexes situated within the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) Scheme II regeneration cluster.
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Diplomatic Asset Upgrade: Comprehensive reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
2. Road Network Reconstruction
The Executive Council approved civil works for critical transport and economic corridors across the three senatorial districts:
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Ijebu North Corridor: Ago-Iwoye – Ijebu-Igbo – Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic Road (19.05 km).
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Odeda Corridor: Odeda – Olugbo Road (Phase 1: 5.5 km).
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Ota Industrial Belt: Ayobo (Mopol Junction) – Lafenwa Junction Road in Ota (3.6 km).
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Ijebu-Ode Axis: Okun-Owa – Ijebu-Ode Road spanning Odogbolu and Ijebu-Ode LGAs.
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Ikenne Axis: Agbala Road in Iperu.
3. Traditional Stools & Chieftaincy Matters
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Elevation and recognition of the Akoko of Tongeji Island chieftaincy stool in Ipokia Local Government Area.
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Declaration and formal recognition of the Onitafin of Orile Itafin chieftaincy.
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Ratification of the appointment of the Olu of Orile Itori-Odo.
