Ogun approves road projects, Siemens MRI machine for medical centre

The Ogun State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of major roads across the state, alongside the procurement of a Siemens 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine for the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence.

The approvals were made at the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade.

The approved road projects include the construction of RCCG New Auditorium Road to One Million Junction in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.

The council also approved the rehabilitation of two sections of Old Ondo Road in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, covering Lagos Garage to Epe Garage and Lagos Garage to Adeola Odutola College.

In Abeokuta North Local Government Area, the government approved the construction of Saje Junction to Elega Road, as well as the reconstruction of the road corridor linking Ajitadun Roundabout, Mokola Underbridge and Elega Junction.

The government said the projects were expected to improve road connectivity, ease transportation, facilitate the movement of goods and services, and enhance access to residential and commercial areas.

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On healthcare, the council approved the acquisition of a Siemens helium-free 1.5 Tesla MRI machine for the Gateway Medical Centre of Excellence.

The equipment is expected to improve the centre’s diagnostic capabilities, enabling more accurate and timely detection of medical conditions requiring advanced imaging services.

The government said the MRI machine would also reduce the need for residents to travel outside the state to access specialised diagnostic services.

Akinmade said the approvals reflected the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to improving infrastructure and expanding access to quality healthcare across Ogun State.