Relief and celebration have swept through the Ogun West Senatorial District following the Federal Government’s long-awaited approval for the reconstruction of the Atan-Alapoti-Ado-Odo-Ikoga Road.
The 16-kilometre stretch, abandoned for over three decades, has now received a lifeline with a reconstruction contract valued at ₦37 billion.
The decision, recently ratified by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), marks a historic moment for over 20 communities in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area that have endured decades of isolation and hardship due to the road’s dilapidated state. Among the communities set to benefit are Atan, Ajegunle, Olorunleke, Alapoti, Onisaba, Idobarun, Aladiye, Idooleyin, Idoofe, Ijigbo, Yidi, Methodist, Oja Agunloye, Eleja, Oja Ale, Ojupa, Oke Padre, Ileji, Ayede, Obakobe, Ikoga-Ile, and Bandu.
Residents, who for years faced enormous challenges in transportation, agriculture, and trade due to the poor road conditions, hailed the approval as a long-overdue intervention. Many praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his responsiveness to their plight, expressing hope that this move signals a broader commitment to rural infrastructure development. (TVC)