Community lauds Ogun approval of road construction

Residents of Magboro in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have expressed their joy over the state government’s approval to construct the community’s link road.

This is just as they urged the government to hasten the construction to alleviate the daily hardship they experience plying the road.

The residents who spoke with our correspondent on Monday expressed their optimism that the road if constructed, would also foster economic development in the area.

A motorist who identified himself simply as Osita appreciated the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, for approving the road construction.

He urged the government not to delay in kick-starting the construction as such had been the usual rhetoric concerning the road.

“This is a dream come true for us. The road has been in such a bad state for years. We are grateful for the government’s commitment to improving our lives. We hope that the construction will not linger too long to alleviate us of the daily hardship encountered on this road.

“We also hope that this will not be a lip promise as we have always had in the past with many unfulfilled promises,” he said.

A trader, Regina Omoh, lamented the deplorable state of the road which she claimed had adversely affected her business.

Regina added, “The current road condition has negatively impacted my business and many others in Magboro. The poor infrastructure has made it difficult for customers to reach local shops and businesses, leading to a decline in sales but I believe that the road construction will significantly improve access to this community and boost the local economy.”

Another resident who identified himself as Mrs Olopade said that she was happy about the approval as she commuted daily on the road before connecting to Lagos State.

“I am so excited to hear that the Ogun State Government has approved the construction of the Magboro Road. As someone who commutes to Lagos daily, this is such a huge relief. The road has been in a terrible state for years, making my journey stressful and time-consuming. I can’t wait to see the positive impact this project will have on our community. Thank you, Ogun State Government, for prioritising our needs and making our lives easier,” Olopade noted.

When contacted on the telephone, the Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsaya, said the state government was committed to the construction of the road as promised.

“The governor has already approved the reconstruction of the Magboro-Makogi Road. This information was made public last Thursday during the flag-off ceremony for rice harvesting at a farm in Magoki,” Akinsanya said.