In a significant step towards enhancing transportation infrastructure and agricultural development, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State officially commissioned the inaugural phase of the Imasayi-Iboro-Ayetoro road on Wednesday. This vital road infrastructure initiative is set to bolster the movement of agricultural produce from farms to markets, thus curbing rural-urban migration and addressing accessibility challenges in the predominantly agrarian communities.
Governor Abiodun expressed his commitment to establishing a 20,000-hectare rice farm that spans the Yewa North and Imeko/Afon local government areas. This visionary project is poised to transform these regions into the nation’s rice production hub, emphasizing the rich agricultural potential of the area. Speaking at the ceremony, the governor emphasized the critical role that traditional rulers and local communities would play in identifying suitable land for the ambitious rice farming venture.
Addressing the audience, Governor Abiodun stated, “We want to turn this part of Yewaland into a rice capital of Nigeria. We already have the investors that love the responses to turn this place into the rice development and rice processing center in Nigeria, and I am deeply committed to that as such will be one of the legacies of my administration.”
Highlighting the road commissioning, the governor affirmed, “Today, we are here to commission the first phase, which is a 7-kilometer stretch from Imasayi-Iboro to Igan Okoto and by the same token, flag-off the construction of the second phase leading to Ayetoro.” He underscored the importance of completing the infrastructure project in its entirety to dispel any misconceptions and rumors.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Work and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Adesanya, welcomed attendees and noted that the Imasayi-Iboro-Ayetoro road would foster robust trading activities within the local communities. He emphasized that the project resonated with Governor Abiodun’s commitment to equitable development across the state, ensuring that no part would be neglected in terms of infrastructure enhancement.
The governor’s holistic approach to socioeconomic transformation and the strategic emphasis on agriculture underscore the broader impact of the initiatives on individual prosperity and the overall development of the communities.
The commissioning ceremony marked a pivotal moment for Ogun State as it embarks on an ambitious journey toward improved infrastructure and agricultural prowess. The governor’s efforts to harness the state’s agricultural potential and strengthen transportation networks are poised to uplift lives, stimulate economic growth, and establish a lasting legacy of progress and prosperity.
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