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Tunji Abiodun
A strong indication emerged on Tuesday that the the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has mounted more pressures on a team of engineers from the Federal Ministry of Works over the Sango-Ota road rehabilitation .
PLATFORM TIMES however gathered that the team had succumbed to the pressures as they reportedly agrees to visit the scene on Thursday for assessment preparatory to commencement of the rehabilitation works.
PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the team’s expected visit was to show the commitment to commence immediate rehabilitation of the failed portions of Lagos – Sango-Abeokuta federal highway.
According to a statement by the Governor’s chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin, works and Housing Minister, Raji Fashola, gave the commitment on Tuesday during a teleconference between the State Governor and the Minister’s Team.
The statement further stayed that the areas of immediate attention are the failed portions around Sango-Otta on the Lagos – Abeokuta express road and the Otta – Idiroko road. These Federal roads which have become a nightmare to motorists and commuters.
The meeting called at the instance of Governor Abiodun were the Minister; managing director, Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Nurudeen Rafindadi; Director of Federal Highway (Construction and Rehabilitation), Engr Folorunso Esan; among others.
Governor Abiodun reassured the citizens of the State that his Administration will leave no stone unturned in his commitment to build and upgrade public infrastructure across the state, the statement concluded.
