In continuation of advocacy on the commencement of the new Ibara Government Reserve Area (GRA) Regeneration Scheme by the Ogun State government, the Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola and former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, have commended Ogun State government for the giant stride at creating a new Abeokuta.
This was indicated during the awareness talk on the new Ibara GRA Regeneration Scheme, led by Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi, with Olowu Traditional Council, at the Olowu Palace, Oke-Ago Owu, Abeokuta.
The Olowu, who thanked God for the peaceful atmosphere in the state, expressed delight that such a laudable project is happening during his reign, promising to give necessary support to the project.
On his part, Chief Obasanjo reminisced that the old Ibara GRA was created to accommodate Civil Servants who were relocating from old Western region, lamenting that the current structure does not conform with urban renewal programme.
He added that Abeokuta, as the state capital, should enjoy more developmental and legacy projects, but not at the expense of other parts of the state, calling on government to rehabilitate the roads within Ibara GRA.
Speaking on behalf of the Traditional Council, Olotu of Owu Kingdom, Chief Ogo Oluwa Bankole and a representative from Owu Heritage, UK, Chief Michael Ogunseye, appreciated Prince Dapo Abiodun’s administration for initiating the scheme, advising the government to be transparent about the project.
Earlier, Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi, emphasised that the idea on the new Ibara GRA was not merely about demolishing and reconstruction but to bring a total transformation, geared towards enhancing the economic value of the state.
