The Ogun State Government has disclosed that it has completed over 1,600 kilometres of road construction since 2019 and is targeting 2,000 kilometres before the end of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s tenure.

Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, speaking on Sunrise Daily, revealed that the administration inherited more than 4,000 kilometres of dilapidated roads and embarked on a comprehensive infrastructure strategy aimed at rural connectivity, economic hubs, food security corridors, and access to schools.

“We are talking about thousands of kilometres of bad roads, and as of today, we have completed more than 1,600 kilometres across the state,” Akinsanya said, adding that construction is ongoing in all 20 local government areas.

Key projects highlighted include the reconstruction of the 70-kilometre Ota–Abeokuta road and extensive works in Ado-Odo/Ota, Ifo, and Akute. Previously impassable routes such as Ajuwon–Akute, Alhaji Kosoko–Akute, and Yakoyo–Alagbole have now been fully rehabilitated, greatly improving connectivity between Ogun State and neighbouring Lagos communities. Construction continues from Ota through Akute to Ijoko, with multiple sections already completed and others actively under development.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, defended the administration’s infrastructure distribution, stressing that road projects are evenly spread statewide. He urged critics to recognize the broader scale of ongoing works, highlighting that newly commissioned roads in Abeokuta and other towns underscore the government’s commitment to inclusive development.

With the target of 2,000 kilometres in sight, the Ogun State Government remains focused on transforming the state’s road network, enhancing mobility, boosting trade, and strengthening economic and social access for residents across all local government areas.