The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a series of major infrastructure and development projects, including the construction of 450 housing units, official residences for state lawmakers, road rehabilitation works and the upgrade of several traditional stools across the state.
The approvals were announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, who said the projects are aimed at expanding infrastructure, improving governance and preserving the state’s cultural heritage.
According to Akinmade, the council approved the development of 450 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with supporting infrastructure, the construction of 28 official quarters for members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, and 28 duplexes for sale at the Ibara Government Reservation Area Scheme II.
The council also gave the green light for the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge located in Asokoro, Abuja.
In the transport sector, the government approved the reconstruction of several strategic roads across Ogun’s three senatorial districts to enhance mobility and stimulate economic growth.
Among the projects are the Okun-Owa–Ijebu-Ode Road in Odogbolu and Ijebu-Ode Local Government Areas, the 19.05-kilometre Ago-Iwoye–Ijebu-Igbo–Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic Road in Ijebu North Local Government Area, and the first phase of the 5.5-kilometre Odeda–Olugbo Road in Odeda Local Government Area.
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Other roads approved for rehabilitation include the 3.6-kilometre Ayobo (Mopol Junction)–Lafenwa Junction Road in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, as well as Agbala Road in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area.
The Executive Council also approved the recognition and upgrading of several traditional institutions. These include elevating the Akoko of Tongeji Island to a recognised chieftaincy, recognising the Onitafin of Orile Itafin as a chieftaincy, and approving the appointment of the Olu of Orile Itori-Odo as a recognised traditional ruler.
In addition, the council sanctioned the creation and upgrading of coronet stools under the Ijebu, Egba and Yewa Traditional Councils.
Akinmade said the decisions reflect Governor Abiodun’s commitment to sustaining infrastructure expansion, strengthening public institutions and promoting the state’s cultural identity.
He noted that the approvals align with the administration’s broader vision of accelerating development while reinforcing reforms that have defined the government’s agenda.