Ogun signs MOU on light rail mass transit

The Ogun State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on light rail mass transit with the China Civil Engineering Construction Company that will link major cities in the State as well as boost its economy.

While signing the MOU in his Oke-Mosan Office in Abeokuta, Governor Ibikunle Amosun noted that there can be no development without putting the necessary infrastructures in place. He said “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 which will encompass all the border area with Lagos.”

“Our first focus is intra city rail mass transit, thereafter we will embark on linking the cities together. Within the next couple of years, you will begin to see the results of what we are trying to do to improve transportation of goods and services,” he said.

Amosun said it was imperative to boost transportation in the State since the state population is projected to rise significantly over the next couple of years.

In his remarks, the Managing Director of China Civil Engineering Construction Company, Mr. Cao Bao Gang applauded the Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led administration for its developmental vision for the State, pointing out that, "the project on completion will enhance the transportation system and contribute to the economic development of the Gateway State."

He assured that the highest quality will be deployed in the implementation of the project adding that it will also 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 top government functionaries 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 as well as the Chinese Consul-General, Liu Xian Fa, among others.