The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a series of major infrastructure and institutional development projects, including the construction of 450 housing units, new official quarters for members of the State House of Assembly, strategic road projects across the three senatorial districts, and the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.

The Council also approved the upgrading and recognition of several traditional stools as part of efforts by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun to promote sustainable development, urban regeneration and the preservation of the state’s cultural heritage.

The approvals include the construction of 450 units of two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with basic infrastructure, as well as 28 new official quarters for members of the Ogun State House of Assembly.

Also approved is the construction of 28 sellable duplexes at the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) Scheme II and the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.

The Executive Council further approved the reconstruction of several strategic roads across the state to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, facilitate economic activities and enhance residents’ access to markets, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and industrial hubs.

The approved road projects include the reconstruction of the Okun-Owa–Ijebu-Ode Road in Odogbolu and Ijebu-Ode Local Government Areas; the Ago-Iwoye–Ijebu-Igbo–Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic Road in Ijebu North Local Government Area, covering 19.05 kilometres; Phase One of the Odeda-Olugbo Road in Odeda Local Government Area, spanning 5.5 kilometres; the Ayobo (Mopol Junction)–Lafenwa Junction Road in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, measuring 3.6 kilometres; and the Agbala Road in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area, covering 2.78 kilometres.

In the area of traditional administration, the Council approved the upgrading and appointment of the Akoko of Tongeji Island as a recognised chieftaincy, the declaration of the Onitafin of Orile Itafin as a recognised chieftaincy, and the appointment of the Olu of Orile Itori-Odo as a recognised chieftaincy.

The Council also approved the creation and upgrading of certain coronet stools under the Ijebu, Egba and Yewa Traditional Councils, in line with established procedures for the recognition and development of traditional institutions in the state.

Announcing the decisions in a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the approvals reflected the administration’s commitment to sustaining its infrastructural transformation and institutional reforms.

Akinmade said the reconstruction of the House of Assembly quarters and the Governor’s Lodge was aimed at providing conducive environments for governance, preserving government assets and ensuring seamless transitions for future administrations.

He noted that the projects were in line with the administration’s policy of replacing obsolete public infrastructure with modern, functional and durable facilities capable of meeting the growing needs of the state.

According to him, several government buildings inherited by the present administration were over 50 years old, structurally distressed and had deteriorated beyond economical rehabilitation. He said their reconstruction was part of the government’s broader urban regeneration programme, which had transformed several ageing and derelict public structures across the state.

On the 450-unit housing project, Akinmade said the development would complement the administration’s affordable housing programme by expanding access to decent accommodation and stimulating economic activities through the construction sector.

He added that the 28 sellable duplexes at Ibara GRA Scheme II would enhance the value of the estate, encourage private investment and strengthen Ogun State’s position as a preferred destination for residential and commercial development.

Speaking on the road projects, the Special Adviser said the approvals demonstrated the government’s determination to open up communities, improve transportation networks and drive socio-economic development across the state.

He further said the chieftaincy approvals reaffirmed Governor Abiodun’s commitment to preserving Ogun State’s cultural heritage and strengthening traditional institutions as key partners in promoting peace, security, grassroots governance and community development.

Akinmade reaffirmed the governor’s commitment to delivering enduring infrastructure, preserving public assets, strengthening governance institutions and building a modern Ogun State capable of attracting investments, promoting inclusive growth and improving the well-being of its residents.