…..Says road infrastructure is critical to National development.
The Minister of State of the Ministry of Works, Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has officially flagged off of the construction of internal roads within Yewa – Awori division in Ogun State.
Stating, that road infrastructure is critical and fundamental to national development as it opens up a lot of economic activities, direct and indirect jobs will be created, businesses will flourish, youths will be gainfully employed and insecurity will be a thing of the past.
In a statement signed by Mohammed A. Ahmed, Director, Press and Public Relations, it was revealed that Goronyo during the flag off, also paid glowing tributes to Senator Olamilekan Adeola, the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, who initiated the project, the Paramount ruler of the community, the MD/CEO of FERMA and all the various interest groups within the locality.
The MD/ CEO of the Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency, Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, who also spoke at the event, appreciated the Federal Government under Mr President for initiating massive road infrastructure projects as well as the repairs and the maintenance of failed roads across the length and breadth of the country.
He announced that the construction of the road project, which will last for 11 months, will not only be handled but also maintained regularly by FERMA.
“The road will encourage the agrarian community to be able to engage in farming and other economic activities, help social interactions and offer real time value to the community,” the M.D.concluded.
