ABEOKUTA–The Iwe iroyin Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun state council is to undergo a facelift soon.
This is according to Engr. Babatunde Adeshina, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Works, who was represented by Engr. Abiodun Ogunsina, the Director of Operations, Ogun State Public Works Agency under the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
Engr. Ogunsina while taking a look at the failed portions inside the NUJ Secretariat, Iwe Irohin on Thursday stated that the ministry will swing into action by next week.
He added that the facelifts is a short term measure as part of the total overhauling of the infrastructures within the premises.
“Hopefully, by next week we will be here to unearth the surface and re-asphalt the ground hiterto damaged by the erosion occasioned by the poor drainage system in the premises.
“In the short term, this will give the premises a new lease of life but in the long term, we will need to re-channel the drainage system for the water to have easy asses to the road.
In his response, the Secretary of the Union, Comrade Bunmi Adigun lauded the prompt response of the Ministry when called upon.
He noted that the exploit of the Ministry in undertaking various palliatives on roads across the state is not without notice, saying that it must be complimented with media coverage.
“We appreciate everything you are doing in the state. But the citizens have to know your exploits, that is where we come in.
“So, we can work together mutually to achieve alot. Thanks for coming to our rescue on our secretariat”, Adigun said
