Abiodun approves Magboro-Makogi road reconstruction

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

The approval will also cover the Magboro underbridge.

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 intended 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.”

The reconstruction of the road is expected to bring relief to residents of Magboro who have over the years lamented the bad state of the road from Magboro Bus Stop en route to, Powerline, Cele, Gasline, and Makogi.

Many motorists in several recent reports detailed by The PUNCH had narrated how they spent so much fixing their vehicles which often got damaged on the road especially when it rained.

Following the downpour on Monday, our correspondent observed that many motorists, bike men and tricycle operators still had to maneuver as they navigated the road which had many potholes.

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