On Monday, Babatunde Adeshina, the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Public Works, revealed the Ogun State government’s preparedness to commence the revitalization of 100 roads spread across its 20 local governments.
Adeshina, as per an official statement, shared these details during a radio interview, underscoring the current state of roads within the state.
He emphasized the government’s pledge to ensure fair distribution of developmental benefits throughout the state, maintaining an objective stance.
Adeshina encouraged residents to understand the phased approach, citing the impossibility of simultaneously renovating all roads, while affirming a progressive rehabilitation plan.
He highlighted that road rehabilitation is an ongoing process and the Ogun State Public Works Agency is considering prioritising primary roads before addressing secondary ones.
“100-year problems cannot be solved in one day. I appeal for your patience; the roads are many, and we have to start somewhere. Once we’ve started and continued at this pace, in the next few years, we will have covered a lot of ground,” he said.
Adeshina disclosed further that the government is committed to completing the other side of every dual-carriageway that has already undergone construction across the state.
He lamented that the rain had posed a significant obstacle often washing away the repair materials used on the roads.
He advised the citizens to refrain from any unauthorised methods of disposing of refuse that block the road drainages and hinder the smooth flow of water, causing damage to the roads.
He also urged motorists to adhere to the designated speed limits assigned to each road by law.
