Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says he received with serious concern, news of the developments in the protests in the Sango axis of Ogun State over the poor condition of the Federal Roads in the vital area.
The protesters have blocked Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway, Ota-Idiroko, and Sango-Oju Ore roads.
Prince Abiodun said no security agency will intimidate or stop any protester from making their needs known.
He said that he has already initiated palliative works on Ota-Idiroko Road; the same thing will commence on the Ota area of Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway where materials and equipment will soon be delivered; and full reconstruction of the Sango-Joju Road is awaiting approval from the State Executive Council.
Let me s’ọ̀rọ̀ sókè that it is impossible for our State Government to reconstruct any Federal Road without necessary approvals from the Federal Government, yet we have carried out palliative works and will do more permanent works on these and other roads.
Already, we have alongside the Lagos State Government approached and consistently pleaded with the Federal Government, to cede these critical roads among others, but we are still awaiting a positive response, so that we may ensure safe travels for the good people of Ogun State.
The condition of these roads has been made worse by the current rains despite the palliative works we have been carrying out pending the expected positive response from the FG.
“Rest assured, our Administration will do every and anything that will ensure a better life for the people”.
Prince Abiodun urged all protesters to protest peacefully calling on the protesters not to allow hoodlums to hijack the protests
Olaoluwa Adekunle
