Yayi unveils plans for Imeko-Afon Free Trade Zone, eight roads

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, has announced plans to begin work on a proposed Free Trade Zone in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area in December 2026.

Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, also announced the reconstruction of eight roads and renovation of two schools in the area, with construction expected to begin within the next two weeks.

He made the announcements on Friday at the Imeko-Afon Local Government Area Stakeholders’ Meeting.

The roads listed for reconstruction include Olokuta-Iwoye Road, 07 Resort Road in Ilara, Oke-Agbede-Moriwi-Iwoye Road, Yidi-Catholic Church Road, Ita-Oba Road in Ilara, Old Palace Road in Idofa, Yidi-Awela Road in Owode Idi-Ayin and Masalam Road in Owode Idi-Ayin.

The two schools scheduled for renovation are Community High School, Iwoye, and Community Comprehensive College, Idopa.

Adeola said the eight roads were in addition to more than 30 road projects he had undertaken across the local government area.

On the proposed Free Trade Zone, the senator said arrangements were underway to secure land for the project, with construction scheduled to begin in December.

“I have asked that we get land for the free trade zone and construction works will commence immediately. Any attempt to develop Imeko-Afon and environs must not be delayed,” he said.

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The meeting was attended by the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Director-General of the Ogun State APC Campaign Council for the 2027 elections, Senator Olalekan Mustapha; and lawmaker Gboyega Nasir Isiaka.

Also present were the Onimeko of Imeko, Oba Benjamin Oyeditan Alabi Olanite, and other traditional rulers and chiefs from communities across Imeko-Afon.