The Ogun State Government has commenced activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state with the commissioning of major road projects across different local government areas, as part of a weekly programme lined up for the Golden Jubilee celebration.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the road commissioning exercise is designed to showcase key infrastructure projects delivered by the present administration across the three senatorial districts of the state.
The Golden Jubilee activities began last week with the commissioning of the Wole Soyinka Train Terminal and the Sagamu–Ayepe Road in Sagamu Local Government Area. This was followed by the commissioning of the Afon Palace Road in Imeko Afon Local Government Area.
As part of the ongoing programme, Governor Dapo Abiodun is expected to, on Friday, January 30, 2026, commission the Abeokuta–Obalende Road and the Osinubi New Town Road in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area.
Beyond road infrastructure, the state government has lined up several activities to commemorate the milestone. An inter faith thanksgiving service is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arcade Ground, Office of the Governor, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.
A state banquet will hold on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by 4:00 p.m., also at the Arcade Ground, Oke Mosan.
Cultural displays and a carnival float are expected to take centre stage on Thursday, February 5, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with the procession moving from Isale Igbein to Lalubu Road in Abeokuta.
The government added that another round of road commissioning exercises would commence the following week as part of the continuing Golden Jubilee celebrations marking Ogun State at 50.
