While
signing the MoU in his Oke-Mosan Office in Abeokuta, the state
Governor; Mr Ibikunle Amosun said this became necessary in order to
reposition the state for economic development and prosperity.The Governor stated that it was imperative to boost transportation in the state since the state population is projected to rise significantly over the next couple of years.
While signing the MOU in his office, the state
governor, Mr Ibikunle Amosun, noted that there could be no development
without infrastructure.
“We have been doing our best on roads but it is
high time we paid attention to rail as well. We are starting the mass
transit within Abeokuta metropolis. This will be extended to all our
major towns including the Ado-Odo/Ota axis up to the areas bordering
Lagos,” he said.
Amosun noted that it was imperative to boost
transportation in the state in anticipation of significant rise in
population over the next couple of years.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of China
Civil Engineering Construction Company, Mr. Cao Bao Gang, lauded the
Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led administration for its vision, pointing out
that “the project on completion will enhance the transportation system
and contribute to the economic development of the Gateway State.’’
He assured the governor that quality would be the firm’s watchword in the implementation of the contract.
“The project will provide jobs for residents and help the unskilled ones to gain adequate knowledge through training and involvement in the whole process.”
The signing of the MOU was witnessed by government officials
including the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Taiwo
Adeoluwa, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mrs. Abimbola
Akeredolu, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru,
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu.
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