Tinubu initiates Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road project and approves Abeokuta-Ibadan dualisation

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, initiated the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road and approved the dualisation of the 70-kilometre Ibadan–Abeokuta Road. These projects aim to address infrastructure deficits and improve the transportation network connecting Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states. Minister of Works Dave Umahi noted that these efforts are part of 47 federal road projects currently underway in the South-West region. The initiative is intended to facilitate the movement of goods, reduce transportation costs, and foster economic integration across these major urban and trade corridors.

Consequences

The completion of these roads is expected to improve the mobility of agricultural produce and raw materials between regional markets and the Lekki economic axis. Additionally, the planned infrastructure upgrades are positioned to support access to the developing seaport in Ogun State and stimulate regional employment opportunities.

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