Ogun approves construction of 450 housing units, new legislators’ quarters, others
August 2, 2026 3:43 pm
FILE: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the construction of 450 housing units, new official quarters for members of the State House of Assembly, the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, the rehabilitation of strategic roads across the state and the upgrading of some traditional stools.
The approvals, according to a statement on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, are part of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s efforts to deepen infrastructure development, strengthen governance institutions and preserve the state’s cultural heritage.
Akinmade said that the state government has “approved the construction of 450 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with supporting infrastructure, 28 official quarters for members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, 28 sellable duplexes at Ibara Government Reservation Area Scheme II and the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja”.
He said that the council also approved the reconstruction of key roads spread across the state’s three senatorial districts to improve connectivity and boost economic activities.
Akinmade listed the projects to include the reconstruction of the Okun-Owa–Ijebu-Ode Road in Odogbolu and Ijebu-Ode Local Government Areas; the Ago-Iwoye–Ijebu-Igbo–Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic Road in Ijebu North Local Government Area, covering 19.05 kilometres.
Others are Phase One of the Odeda-Olugbo Road in Odeda Local Government Area, spanning 5.5 kilometres; the Ayobo (Mopol Junction)–Lafenwa Junction Road in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, measuring 3.6 kilometres; and the Agbala Road in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area.
Akinmade added, “The Executive Council further approved the upgrading of the Akoko of Tongeji Island into a recognised chieftaincy, the declaration of the Onitafin of Orile Itafin as a recognised chieftaincy and the appointment of the Olu of Orile Itori-Odo into a recognised chieftaincy.
“It also approved the creation and upgrading of some coronet stools under the Ijebu, Egba and Yewa Traditional Councils.”
Akinmade said the approvals underscored the administration’s commitment to sustaining infrastructure development and institutional reforms.
He said, “The approvals reflect the administration’s resolve to sustain the massive infrastructural transformation and institutional reforms that have become the hallmark of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government.”
On the reconstruction of the Assembly quarters and the Governor’s Lodge, Akinmade said the projects would provide a more conducive environment for governance while preserving government assets.
He stated, “The reconstruction of the House of Assembly quarters and the Governor’s Lodge is aimed at providing a conducive environment for governance, preserving valuable government assets and ensuring a seamless transition for future administrations.”
The governor’s media aide added that the projects aligned with the administration’s policy of replacing obsolete public infrastructure with modern and durable facilities capable of meeting the state’s growing needs.
According to him, many government buildings inherited by the present administration were over 50 years old and had deteriorated beyond economical rehabilitation.
“Their reconstruction forms part of the government’s broader urban regeneration programme, which has already transformed numerous ageing and derelict public structures into modern facilities across the state,” he said.
Akinmade said the 450-unit housing scheme would complement the administration’s affordable housing programme by expanding access to decent accommodation while stimulating economic activities.
He also noted that the 28 duplexes at Ibara GRA Scheme II would increase the estate’s value, encourage private investment and reinforce Ogun State’s attractiveness for residential and commercial development.
On the road projects, he said, “The approvals demonstrate the administration’s determination to continue opening up communities, reducing travel time, improving access to markets, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and industrial hubs, while stimulating socio-economic development across all parts of the state.”
Speaking on the chieftaincy approvals, Akinmade said the decisions reaffirmed Governor Abiodun’s commitment to preserving Ogun State’s cultural heritage and strengthening traditional institutions.
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