…Says Project Will Complement Cargo Airport
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of 200 units of two-bedroom expanded bungalows, at the Gateway Aviation Village, located in Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Abiodun informed that the project was divided into two phases, with the first 100 units to be ready in six months.
Represented by his Special Adviser, SA, on Housing, Jagunmolu Jamiu Omoniyi, Governor Abiodun said that the project would herald the creation of a new city in the town and would serve the entire Remo cluster and the state in general.
The Gateway State helmsman insisted that the siting of the housing scheme would serve institutions and people who will make use of the Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport, noting that government agencies like the Customs, the Nigerian Air Force and corporate bodies, have already indicated interest in the airport.
He added that the project would create jobs for about 5,000 artisans of various skills in the course of execution of the project.
The governor said, “This is the people’s project. This housing scheme will complement the airport and serve those who will work in this town. I can assure you that within two years, the story of this town will change. We will not engage outsiders to work in this estate, but the people of this town.
“We have done similar projects at Kemta, Idi-Aba and Kobape. The siting of similar housing estate has changed the landscape of Kobape, which was a village before to a lively city.”
He therefore called on prospective buyers to start the process by obtaining their forms, charging the people to support and take ownership of the project for the development of the town.
Speaking on behalf of the Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Idowu Basibo, Ebi Idena, Oba Lukman Salami, expressed delight that the project is being sited in his domain.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Ikenne Local Government Area, Mr. Segun Ogunleye, expressed gratitude to the governor, saying that with the siting of the housing estate and the cargo airport, the development of the town is assured.
Also, the Chairman of Ogun State Park Management Service, Engr. Wale Yusuf, said that the project would change the face of the town for good, even as he urged the indigenes to support the project.
