EndSARS, EndBadRoad Protest: Gov. Abiodun SORO SOKE, Initiate Palliative Work on OTA-IDIROKO Road

I have 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: Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway, Ota-Idiroko, and Sango-Oju Ore roads.

This is understandable, and no security agency will intimidate or stop any protester from making their needs known.

However, while we have already initiated palliative works on Ota-Idiroko Road; the same thing will commence on the Ota area of Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway where more, needed 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.

You'd recall that the first two road projects embarked on and completed within our first one year in office are in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, namely: the Osi Ikola-Navy and AIT/Raypower roads, showing our unalloyed commitment to our collective and unbiased betterment.

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.

I therefore urge all protesters to protest peacefully. It is your right. But let's not allow our demonstrations to be hijacked by people with ulterior motives.

Prince Dapo Abiodun-Mfr, 

Governor, Ogun State. 

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