Ogun approves major road projects, MRI machine

The Ogun State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of major roads across the state, as well as the procurement of an advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine for the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence, Abeokuta.

The approvals, which are expected to improve road connectivity, stimulate economic activities and strengthen healthcare delivery, were reached at the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to journalists.

According to the statement, the approved road projects included the construction of the RCCG New Auditorium Road to One Million Junction in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.

The council also approved the rehabilitation of two sections of Old Ondo Road in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, covering the Lagos Garage to Epe Garage stretch and Lagos Garage to Adeola Odutola College.

In Abeokuta North Local Government Area, the government approved the construction of Saje Junction to Elega Road, as well as the reconstruction of the road corridor linking Ajitadun Roundabout, Mokola Underbridge and Elega Junction.

The projects are expected to ease transportation challenges, improve access to residential and commercial areas and facilitate the movement of people, goods and services across the benefiting communities.

In the health sector, the council approved the procurement of a Siemens helium-free 1.5 Tesla MRI machine for the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence.

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The advanced diagnostic equipment is expected to boost the centre’s capacity to conduct accurate and timely medical examinations, particularly in the diagnosis of conditions requiring sophisticated imaging technology.

“The equipment is also expected to reduce the need for residents to seek diagnostic services outside Ogun State, while complementing the government’s investment in modern healthcare facilities,” it noted.

Akinmade said the approvals reflected the commitment of the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun to improving the living conditions of residents through sustained investment in critical infrastructure and healthcare.

He noted that the road projects would strengthen connectivity and support economic activities, while the acquisition of the MRI machine would enhance the delivery of specialised diagnostic services in the state.

The government maintained that the investments were aimed at translating its development agenda into tangible benefits for residents through improved transportation networks, stronger economic linkages and better access to modern healthcare.