Community development
Tinubu road project halted in Sagamu amid outrage
Tinubu road project halted in Sagamu as Ogun government blocks works; angry residents accuse Governor Abiodun of sabotaging federal intervention
Tinubu road project halted in Sagamu has sparked widespread condemnation, as residents accuse Governor Dapo Abiodun of blocking much-needed infrastructure over political rivalry.
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The reconstruction of the Paddy–Arikawe–Oye Igbimo Road — a federal intervention facilitated by Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel and awarded by the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration — was abruptly halted last week.
According to a letter from the Ogun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, signed by Permanent Secretary Engr. Dr. Yusuf L.O., the contractor, Minim and Tonye Nigeria Ltd, was directed to “suspend operations immediately” for allegedly failing to obtain state clearance before commencing work.
The ministry claimed the Presidency bypassed due process and initiated work on “a State Government road” without prior approval.
But residents of Sagamu aren’t buying it. Anger boiled over in interviews with this reporter, with many describing the stoppage as “petty politics” and a direct affront to President Tinubu’s development agenda.
One resident said, “There are thousands of bad roads across Ogun State. Yet when the federal government tries to help us out, the governor shuts it down. It’s insensitive and shows total disconnect from the suffering of the people.”
Another added, “This is not Senator Daniel’s personal project. It’s a federal initiative backed by President Tinubu. The governor is clearly playing games.”
The project had reportedly commenced on a Wednesday, only to be suspended by Thursday — a speed that even contractors described as “unprecedented and discouraging.”
Observers believe the action could rekindle political tension between Tinubu and Abiodun, which dates back to the 2023 APC presidential primaries.
Then, Governor Abiodun had backed Yemi Osinbajo against Tinubu — a move that, insiders say, left lasting resentment in the President’s camp.
Though no official connection has been made between that rift and the halted project, the timing and manner of the suspension have raised eyebrows.
Residents of Sagamu are particularly upset, citing years of neglect by successive state administrations.
Roads like the Paddy-Arikawe stretch have reportedly been left to decay since Senator Daniel exited as governor in 2011.
“This always happens,” a local community leader said. “Aiyepe Road was abandoned too. Every time Daniel brings a project, Governor Abiodun blocks it.”
While the state government insists it is simply enforcing due process, many residents argue that such bureaucratic rigidity does not serve public interest — especially when federal resources are being deployed to fix long-neglected infrastructure.
“President Tinubu is doing what others refused to do. If this is how we thank him, 2027 will be different,” warned another visibly angry resident.
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The Tinubu road project halted in Sagamu may have been framed as a procedural issue, but for locals, it is a painful reminder of politics trumping progress.
Brands
Adron Group Eyes Agricultural Expansion as It Engages Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center
In a significant move towards transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and expanding opportunities within the nation’s agribusiness value chain, the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, paid a strategic visit to the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center to explore a landmark agricultural partnership.
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The high-level engagement between Adron Group and the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center focused on unlocking vast opportunities in the livestock industry and exploring the establishment of specialised Adron Farm Estates across Niger State, with the Center positioned to play a strategic facilitation role in the proposed collaboration.
Adron Homes and Properties, widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s foremost real estate development companies, has built a strong reputation for delivering secure, affordable and premium housing developments across the country.
Through this proposed initiative, the Group is set to extend its proven expertise in structured estate development into the agricultural sector.
The proposed Adron Farm Estates are envisioned as purpose-built agricultural communities, providing structured, secure and infrastructure-driven land layouts designed to support commercial farming, livestock production and agro-processing.
During a tour of the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center, discussions between the leadership of Adron Group and the Center highlighted the critical role of modern infrastructure and structured development in addressing the challenges of Nigeria’s fragmented agricultural market system.
The proposed collaboration seeks to combine Adron Group’s extensive experience in land development and infrastructure with the agricultural expertise, livestock production capacity and market development experience of the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center, with the objective of creating a new and sustainable model for agricultural development.
Beyond enhancing food production and unlocking new opportunities in livestock and agribusiness, the initiative is expected to stimulate rural development, create employment opportunities, attract investment and strengthen the agricultural value chain across Niger State.
The collaboration between Adron Group and the Niger Foods Breeding and Feedlot Center also holds the potential to position Niger State as a major hub for integrated agricultural and real estate development, while demonstrating how strategic partnerships between the real estate and agricultural sectors can unlock new possibilities for economic growth and national development.
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As discussions between both organisations progress, the proposed partnership represents another bold step by Adron Group towards exploring innovative development models that respond to emerging opportunities, create sustainable communities and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic transformation.
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