Things are getting better in Ogun, says Obasanjo

 

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed the urban renewal programme and other developmental projects embarked upon by the Ibikunle Amosun-led government in Ogun State.

Obasanjo, who said he was elated by Amosun’s performance, said that things were now getting better in the state.

Speaking at the 2013 Ogun State Christmas Carol held at the June 12 Cultural Center, in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Sunday, the former President said that the massive road projects and construction of ultra-modern model schools had brought landmark improvements to the 20 local government areas of the state.

He further described Amosun’s achievements as breathtaking and the right step in the right direction.

Obasanjo said, “Things are getting better everyday, getting better everytime in Ogun. When I was talking of roads in Abeokuta, they said I haven’t been to Ijebu-Ode and Sagamu. On getting to Ijebu-Ode, I even saw if not better bridges than that of Abeokuta being constructed. What about the ones in Ilara, what of Ayetoro?

“If we have good infrastructure, business will thrive, economy will increase and that is what you are doing across the state.”

He also expressed satisfaction with the quality of the model schools being constructed throughout the state. He said,  “When I passed through Sango-Abeokuta Road, I asked who is building this factory, they said it is not a factory but a school being built by the government.”

Responding, Amosun said all that the state government had achieved would not have been possible without the support of the people, assuring that, “we will not rest on our oars in our quest for a better Ogun.”

Meanwhile,  Amosun on Monday handed over 50 Hilux vans to security agencies in the state.

The governor also said that his administration had so far expended about N10bn on security in the state.

He therefore warned criminals to steer clear of the state as there was no more room for them to operate.