The Ogun State Authorities has dismissed allegations that it’s irritating constituency street tasks facilitated by Senator Gbenga Daniel, insisting that correct coordination and due process are important for efficient improvement.
Talking on Frontline, a present affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ijebu-Ilese, the Particular Adviser on Media and Technique to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, defined that lawmakers within the state routinely notify the federal government about their constituency tasks to assist planning and budgeting. He famous, nonetheless, that Senator Daniel had didn’t observe this apply.
Akinmade confused that correct communication prevents duplication of efforts.
“If a venture the state is considering is already captured within the federal funds, the state authorities will divert its personal assets to a different street. However in a scenario the place there isn’t any communication, that’s the issue,” he stated.
He additional urged contractors dealing with constituency tasks to collaborate intently with related ministries, assuring that the federal government would by no means deliberately block improvement initiatives that carry aid to the individuals.
Highlighting Governor Abiodun’s achievements, Akinmade said that the administration had accomplished over 1,200 kilometres of roads throughout the 20 native governments, together with the reconstruction of federal highways such because the Ijebu-Ode–Epe street to worldwide requirements.
In response to him, Ogun’s financial system has expanded considerably from ₦3.5 trillion in 2019 to ₦16 trillion in 2025, attracting waves of buyers to Sagamu, Papalanto and different hubs. Plans for a Disneyland and an leisure advanced, he added, would additional revolutionise the state’s enterprise local weather.
He revealed that the renovation of the tourism landmark, Olumo Rock, now generates about ₦20 million weekly, whereas the Might 2025 NBS report confirmed Ogun had the bottom meals worth improve nationwide.
Akinmade additionally described Ogun as “arguably probably the most safe state in Nigeria,” pointing to its ₦500 billion agricultural partnership with Lagos State and farmers’ markets in Abeokuta that assist stabilise meals costs.
“Within the final six years, Ogun State has remained buyers’ vacation spot of alternative,” he declared, citing Governor Abiodun’s concentrate on infrastructure, ICT, peace, and financial development.
