Ogun Governor, Amosun To Resuscitate Lagos-Ilaro Railway Line

The Ogun State Government will leverage on the agricultural sub sector of the state economy to jump start its industrial revolution of the state for socio economic development.

To effectively achieve this, the State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, said that the government is reconstructing the old railway line that passes through Yewa South and North and Ifo Local Government Areas of the state.

It was a triumphant entry for the governor as thousands of party supporters, market men and women, artisans, traditional rulers welcomed him on his working tour of the local government, which is in the Ogun West Senatorial District of the state.

Everywhere he went, he was cheered by jubilant supporters who thronged the empire field, venue of the rally.

Reasons for the love and appreciation might not be unconnected with the monumental infrastructure and the giant strides of the administration in the quest to rebuild the socioeconomic development of the state which residents said has brought a new lease of life.

Addressing the thousands of residents of the local government who came out to celebrate him, Governor Amosun said that the resuscitation of the old light railway line which runs through Lagos, Ilaro and Idogo would put agriculture in the area in a pride of place as it would ease transportation of agricultural produce.

While assuring residents of more development, Governor Amosun also promised not to betray the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state.

He also promised the rehabilitation of Owode-Ilaro roads among other developmental initiatives being contemplated for the area by the government.