Ogun renames key highway after Tinubu, strengthens power, governance structure
News Ogun renames key highway after Tinubu, strengthens power, governance structure Published on April 8, 2026 By Daily Post Staff googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Ogun State Executive Council has approved the renaming of the Sagamu–Iperu–Sapade Expressway as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Expressway, in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision followed an earlier announcement to rename the Artery Bypass during the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport and other landmark projects last Saturday. In a related development, the former Aviation Village in Iperu has been renamed after the late Oba Adeleke Idowu Basibo, in recognition of his contributions to the community. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The Council also approved the procurement of 50 electricity transformers to improve power supply across the state under the Light Up Ogun Project. Additionally, the Council approved the purchase of 20 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 12 Toyota Fortuner vehicles to support the administrative operations of public officials. Further decisions include traditional leadership appointments and recognitions across various communities. The Council approved the declaration of the Olu of Odeda stool in Odeda Local Government Area. It also ratified the appointment of Prince Adeyemi Ibikunle Opeaye as the Oludotun of Idotun in Ikenne Local Government Area, Chief Yaya Oriyomi as the Olu of Mowe, and Bashorun Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo as the Odemo of Ishara. The approvals reflect the state government’s continued focus on infrastructure development, strengthened local governance, and community leadership. Don't Miss Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Taraba You may like Access Bank applauds Ogun’s investor-friendly policies, backs airport vision Environmental officials visit Ogun school over suspected chemical leak Alarm code of sinking govt — Atiku’s aide hits Tinubu over N3.3trn electricity fund 2027: Rice, spaghetti sharing won’t save you – Atiku knocks Tinubu 2027: South-East ex-govs back Tinubu, launch forum to drive regional development Police foil travel fraud, rescue nine foreign nationals in Ogun