A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade, popularly known as Triple A, has applauded the state government’s renewed commitment to urban development and infrastructure modernization under Governor Dapo Abiodun.
In a statement on Tuesday, Akinlade described the government’s decision to rebuild the Legislative and Commissioners’ Quarters—structures originally constructed nearly five decades ago—as both timely and necessary. He noted that the buildings, erected in 1976, had long outlived their structural lifespan despite multiple renovation efforts by previous administrations.
According to him, the move to reconstruct the facilities in line with the National Building Code and global standards reflects responsible governance and proactive asset management.
Akinlade further commended the government’s plan to relocate the quarters to Buhari Estate in Abeokuta and to regenerate Ibara GRA and other estates across the state, saying the initiatives align with Ogun’s broader vision to expand and urbanize its capital city.
He stressed that such expansion would not only decongest the city’s core but also open new growth corridors, enhance commercial activity, and attract both local and foreign investment.
“Urban development is not an act of extravagance but a strategic investment in the future of Ogun State,” Akinlade said, urging residents to appreciate the long-term socioeconomic benefits of the project rather than condemning it.
He added that the redevelopment projects being undertaken across the state demonstrate the administration’s focus on establishing sustainable, world-class residential and administrative hubs capable of supporting industrial and commercial growth.
Akinlade argued that every major city undergoes phases of renewal and that Ogun State should not be left behind. He praised Governor Abiodun’s approach as one that balances heritage with modernization through the creation of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly facilities.
He called on stakeholders and residents to rally behind the transformative policies, describing the modernization of Abeokuta and its environs as a developmental necessity, not a political agenda.
“Ogun State’s greatness lies in our shared vision for growth,” he said, urging continued support for the administration’s infrastructure renewal efforts.
The statement was signed by Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade (Triple A), a former member of the House of Representatives and former governorship and deputy governorship candidate in the 2019 and 2023 elections.
