Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for Ogun State in 2027, has unveiled major development initiatives that include upgrading eight key roads, refurbishing two educational institutions, and setting up a Free Trade Zone within the Imeko-Afon Local Government Area.
Adeola made the announcement at the Imeko-Afon Local Government Area stakeholders’ meeting.
He said construction work on the roads and schools would commence within the next two weeks.
The roads are Olokuta-Iwoye Road; 07 Resort Road, Ilara; Oke-Agbede-Moriwi-Iwoye Road; Yidi-Catholic Church Road; Ita-Oba Road, Ilara; Old Palace Road, Idofa; Yidi-Awela Road, Owode Idi-Ayin; and Masalam Road, Owode Idi-Ayin.
The two schools listed for renovation are Community High School, Iwoye, and Community Comprehensive College, Idopa, in Imeko-Afon.
The senator said the eight roads were in addition to more than 30 road projects he had undertaken across the local government area.
He also announced that work on the proposed Free Trade Zone in Imeko-Afon would commence in December 2026.
“I have asked that we get land for the free trade zone and construction works will commence immediately. Any attempt to develop Imeko-Afon and environs must not be delayed,” he said.
What You Should Know
This development brings significant infrastructural and economic prospects to the residents of Imeko-Afon Local Government Area in Ogun State, spearheaded by Senator Solomon Adeola ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Positive Impact: The planned construction of eight roads, renovation of local schools, and establishment of a Free Trade Zone will improve transportation, boost local commerce, create employment opportunities, and enhance the overall standard of living for community members.
- Potential Concerns: Residents and stakeholders will need to monitor project timelines closely to ensure that the promised infrastructure and the Free Trade Zone are delivered as scheduled without delays.
